Definition of Semitic: (adjective) Of or relating to the Semites or their languages.
Definition of Semite: (noun) A member of any of various ancient and modern peoples originating in south western Asia, including the Akkadians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs.
Definition of Racism: (noun) Hatred or intolerance of another race or other races. Also: A belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
Definition of Zionism: (noun) A movement for (originally) the re-establishment and (now) the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel. It was established as a political organization in 1897 under Theodor Herzl, and was later led by Chaim Weizmann.
So anti-Semitism is not being anti-Jew or even anti-Israeli. Equally, anti-Semitism does not equal anti-Zionism. Not all Jews are Zionists. Not all Zionists are Jews. Not all Jews are Israelis. Not all Israelis are Zionists.
The criticism of the treatment of Palestinian people (who are also Semites under the above definitions) by the State of Israel does not equal anti-Semitism. It equals humanitarian concern for fellow human beings who are suffering daily attacks and deprivation at the hands of others.
