The debates on antisemitism in Germany have intensified following the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on October 7th, accompanied by a growing assertion that accusations of antisemitism suppress pro-Palestinian voices and criticism of Israel. This paper aims to contribute to the limited research on this issue analyzing the political discourse on antisemitism within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly focusing on accusations of antisemitism in cases where Israel is criticized. Employing Laclau and Mouffe’s discourse theory, the study conducts a discourse analysis of the debates in German politics triggered by the film festival Berlinale 2024. The findings suggest that the construction of antisemitism severely restricts the ability to criticize Israel and discredits dissenting opinions on the conflict. The construction of Germany centered around its Nazi past and its consequent commitment to Israel plays a pivotal role in these debates, disrupting a productive discourse on antisemitism and suppressing dissent