What a journalist’s ‘mirror’ tweet really says about antisemitism and double standards

This article responds to a disturbing trend on Dutch social media, where increasingly extreme statements are shared, and even celebrated, under the guise of being “mirrors” or “provocations”. But some of these so-called reflections reveal not just bias or cynicism, but a deeply rooted pattern of antisemitism, dressed up as critique.

“Deport all Jews to the US and turn Israel into a spa resort.”
— Chris Klomp, 5 June 2025

According to Klomp, this was a “mirror”, meant to highlight double standards. But it came without context, warning or explanation. No disclaimer, no quote marks, no irony. Just a plain statement that called for the forced removal of an entire population.

And this is a man who asks for donations on his website so he can continue writing “independently”. A man who claims to “take the time for analysis”. A journalist, supposedly. So let’s take a look at what happens when someone who claims to stand for truth, accountability and journalistic values posts something this appalling.

In a recent blog, Klomp slammed Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf for calling pro-Gaza boat activists “Hamas fans”. According to him, this was blatant framing. Yet in the very same piece, he calls the passengers “human rights activists” – without qualification or context.

If you’re going to call out bias, you should avoid it yourself. You can’t claim moral clarity while posting tweets that read like hate speech.

And let’s not forget: some of those passengers he defends have openly praised Hezbollah, attended pro-Hamas rallies, and publicly called for the end of Zionism. These are not innocent peace doves. Klomp knows this. He chooses to omit it.

Take Yasemin Acar, a Berlin-based activist who has openly

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