Is Gaza conflict now a religious war? Hamas and right-wing Zionism offer conflicting religious narratives — with little room for compromise Salon · Jun 19, 2024
India: why Hindu nationalism and Zionism are ideological cousins The results are in for India’s general election. The country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has won enough seats to stay in charge for a third consecutive term. But his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered big setbacks, and is gearing up for coalition talks having failed to win an outright… The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024
Liberal American Zionism: A dead end Netanyahu's regime has made a "two-state solution" virtually impossible — but J Street keeps chasing delusions Salon · Jun 1, 2024
For many American Jews protesting for Palestinians, activism is a journey rooted in their Jewish values In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel. Affiliated with Rabbis for Ceasefire, the group joined Jewish Israeli activists attempting to deliver food to Gazans. The Conversation · May 21, 2024
How ‘Zionist’ became a slur on the US left For many Jews, Zionism signifies a connection to Israel. But a large number of student protesters see the violence in Gaza as a logical conclusion of the late 19th century ideology The Guardian - US · May 12, 2024
California Imam Encourages Anti-Israel Protesters, Compares Netanyahu To Hitler Imam in California supports anti-Israel protests, likening Zionism to Nazism and encouraging protesters against Netanyahu. Top News · May 6, 2024
How pervasive is antisemitism on US campuses? A look at the language of the protests The movement to press for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza has now found itself overshadowed by its loudest voices The Guardian - US · May 3, 2024
‘Diaspora Jews think Judaism is more important than Zionism’: UK filmmaker British filmmaker Gillian Mosely says it is time to question Israel’s ‘propaganda’ as the war in Gaza rages. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2024
Are the campus protests antisemitic? The long-running debate on Zionism, Israel and Jewish identity has now become an explosive political issue Salon · May 2, 2024
Why we need to stop using ‘pro-Palestine’ and ‘pro-Israel’ The safety and security of Palestinians and Jews are interdependent, so we should use language carefully The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2024
We need an exodus from Zionism This Passover, we don’t need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2024
USC axes pro-Palestine student's speech Citing safety concerns, USC cancelled Asna Tabassum's valedictorian speech amid opposition from pro-Israel groups Salon · Apr 17, 2024
Netanyahu faces tough questions on Iran – because we Israelis don’t need any more forever wars An all-out conflict may be someone’s idea of ‘national security’. As an Israeli citizen, it isn’t mine, says political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 Melting Point by Rachel Cockerell review – the hunt for a homeland A fabulous family history expands into an account of the origins of Zionism and the extraordinary project to bring thousands of Russian Jews to Texas
The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023 Anti-Zionism versus anti-Semitism Zionism gets reduced to just another term for the forcible occupation of entire Palestine
Newslaundry · Dec 23, 2023 Hafta letters: Climate policy, COP28 and Zionism I would like the panel’s views on the following:
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: What is Zionism? A history of the political movement that created Israel as we know it As the Israel-Hamas war continues, there’s been a lot of discussion around Zionism.
Newslaundry · Dec 9, 2023 Hafta letters: Palestine and Zionism, college events, natural resources General point about NL Sena. If there is a project that can be anticipated, then it should be set up a while before the actual need, so that people can spend a fixed amount of money for multiple months. For instance, NL-TNM fund was opened up in October. But it…
Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023 ‘Anti-Zionism is antisemitism,’ US House asserts in ‘dangerous’ resolution Palestinian rights advocates denounce a Republican-led measure as push to smear Israel’s critics amid the war in Gaza.
The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023 Criticism of Zionism is not anti-Semitism, says art critic Ranjit Hoskote Ranjit Hoskote resigns from Documenta 16 selection committee after being accused of anti-Semitism for supporting a 2019 BDS India letter. He argued that criticism of Zionism does not equate to anti-Semitism and that Documenta's "toxic atmosphere" does not allow for a nuanced discussion of the issues. He cited intellectuals who…
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2023 Noah Schnapp Sparks Backlash After Posing With ‘Zionism Is Sexy’ Stickers In Weird Video "Who the fuck even evokes the word 'sexy' in the midst of genocide."
Zenger · Sep 15, 2023 Penn Leaders Cite Academic Freedom, Allowing Events Although Incompatible With Penn’s Values Penn leaders allow the event to proceed despite some speakers’ antisemitic history
Zenger · Jul 17, 2023 Israel To Protect Archaeological Sites In Biblical Heartland PM Netanyahu announced that the government will safeguard archaeological sites in Samaria and Judea that have been vandalized
The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023 Jewish denominations: A brief guide for the perplexed As a scholar of modern Jewish history, religion and politics, I am often asked to explain the differences between Judaism’s major denominations. Here is a very brief overview: