Zionism

Zionism is the nationalistic movement in Judaism which calls on immense support and identification with the historical Jewish homeland in Israel. The movement originated in the late 19th century in central and eastern Europe around the goal of creating a Jewish state in Palestine - then controlled by the Ottoman Empire. Leaders of the movement sought to liberate Jews from anti-Semitism and persecution in the diaspora through the reestablishment of a Jewish state. Since the 1948 establishment of Israel, Zionism refers to advocacy on behalf of Israel.
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Hamas files application to be removed from UK terrorist group list

A team of British lawyers submitted the application, arguing the Hamas's armed violence is a legitimate response to alleged colonization, occupation apartheid and genocide.

Argentine congresswoman indicted for antisemitism after 'Zionist Nazi' rhetoric

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By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
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 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel

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  Two IDF soldiers standing guard at a fortification with an Israeli flag flying, animated in the st

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Beyond ‘Never Again’: Returning to identity in Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist education

Amid ongoing trauma, Jews and Israelis relive an unfathomable tragedy, but our identity must be shaped by more than grief - honoring our true story beyond tragedy.

By ZOHAR RAVIV
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Speaking Middle East: Highlighting Mizrahi Jewish identity in peace-building efforts

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By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
25/03/2025
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