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A movement to reestablish the [[Israel|Jewish state]] in the British Mandate of [[Palestine]]. The movement was started in the late 1800s by [[Theodor Herzl]], and in 1948 the modern state of [[Israel]] was established on a piece of land granted by the [[United Nations]] with the support of [[Great Britain]], the nation which had formerly controlled the land under a [[League of Nations]] mandate. | A movement to reestablish the [[Israel|Jewish state]] in the British Mandate of [[Palestine]]. The movement was started in the late 1800s by [[Theodor Herzl]], and in 1948 the modern state of [[Israel]] was established on a piece of land granted by the [[United Nations]] with the support of [[Great Britain]], the nation which had formerly controlled the land under a [[League of Nations]] mandate. | ||
| − | Not all Jews are Zionists: Ultra- | + | Not all Jews are Zionists: a very small amount of Ultra-Orthodox Jews mainly the [[Neturei Karta]] sect, which are [[Anti-zionism|anti-Zionist]] for theological reasons. Despite this most Orthodox Jews, and Jews in general support Zionism. Recently, Zionism has gained influence among American Jews resulting in what some have dubbed the Israel Lobby. The term is used to refer to the numerous pro-Israeli interest groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee which some believe to have an excessive amount of influence over US policy. Although many who are opposed to the Israel Lobby have a problem with the power of interest groups and lobbying organizations in general, not just the Israel Lobby. |
==Opposition to Zionism== | ==Opposition to Zionism== | ||
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The [[Palestinians]], many of whom lost - or fled - their homes during the unrest that followed the establishment of the Israeli state are among those opposed to its existence, as are many [[Arabs]] who are allied with them. Among Jews, the orthodox Neturei Karta group opposes Zionism as [[blasphemy]]. Zionism was formerly opposed by some European Jews who feared that the creation of a Jewish state would cause them to lose their influence (such as ownership of newspapers and real estate), as such control could not be exercised if many Jews migrated from Europe to Israel. Opposition also comes from some [[racist|anti-racists]], who oppose Zionism's promotion of Jewish racial identity. | The [[Palestinians]], many of whom lost - or fled - their homes during the unrest that followed the establishment of the Israeli state are among those opposed to its existence, as are many [[Arabs]] who are allied with them. Among Jews, the orthodox Neturei Karta group opposes Zionism as [[blasphemy]]. Zionism was formerly opposed by some European Jews who feared that the creation of a Jewish state would cause them to lose their influence (such as ownership of newspapers and real estate), as such control could not be exercised if many Jews migrated from Europe to Israel. Opposition also comes from some [[racist|anti-racists]], who oppose Zionism's promotion of Jewish racial identity. | ||
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*[http://www.zionism-israel.com/ Zionism and Israel Information Center] | *[http://www.zionism-israel.com/ Zionism and Israel Information Center] | ||
*[http://www.mideastweb.org/zionism.htm Zionism and the Creation of Israel] | *[http://www.mideastweb.org/zionism.htm Zionism and the Creation of Israel] | ||
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[[Category:Israel]] | [[Category:Israel]] | ||
Revision as of 21:33, March 2, 2008
A movement to reestablish the Jewish state in the British Mandate of Palestine. The movement was started in the late 1800s by Theodor Herzl, and in 1948 the modern state of Israel was established on a piece of land granted by the United Nations with the support of Great Britain, the nation which had formerly controlled the land under a League of Nations mandate. Not all Jews are Zionists: a very small amount of Ultra-Orthodox Jews mainly the Neturei Karta sect, which are anti-Zionist for theological reasons. Despite this most Orthodox Jews, and Jews in general support Zionism. Recently, Zionism has gained influence among American Jews resulting in what some have dubbed the Israel Lobby. The term is used to refer to the numerous pro-Israeli interest groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee which some believe to have an excessive amount of influence over US policy. Although many who are opposed to the Israel Lobby have a problem with the power of interest groups and lobbying organizations in general, not just the Israel Lobby.
Opposition to Zionism
Please see Liberal Point of View (LPOV).
The Palestinians, many of whom lost - or fled - their homes during the unrest that followed the establishment of the Israeli state are among those opposed to its existence, as are many Arabs who are allied with them. Among Jews, the orthodox Neturei Karta group opposes Zionism as blasphemy. Zionism was formerly opposed by some European Jews who feared that the creation of a Jewish state would cause them to lose their influence (such as ownership of newspapers and real estate), as such control could not be exercised if many Jews migrated from Europe to Israel. Opposition also comes from some anti-racists, who oppose Zionism's promotion of Jewish racial identity.
In the often tendentious debates over the Arab-Israeli question, anti-Zionism can sometimes lead to anti-Semitism, though this does not mean that all anti-Zionists are necessarily anti-Semites.
See also