IHRA Definition Codification
Summary
IHRA working definition of antisemitism adopted into law. Redefines Israel criticism as hate speech. Based in International.
Definition
IHRA working definition of antisemitism adopted into law. Redefines Israel criticism as hate speech. Based in International.
Background & History
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, adopted in 2016, includes 'contemporary examples' that classify certain forms of criticism of Israel as antisemitic. This definition has been adopted by 35+ U.S. states, the federal government, and 30+ countries. The IHRA definition serves as the legal foundation for reclassifying political protests as hate crimes, enabling prosecution of pro-Palestinian activism under civil rights law. The definition was drafted with significant input from Israel-aligned organizations including the ADL and American Jewish Committee.
Operational Role in the Network
Legal codification node — the definitional infrastructure that enables political protest to be reclassified as hate speech. Adopted by 35+ states and 30+ countries, providing the legal basis for suppressing Israel criticism.
Primary Sources
- Network graph documentation