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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 1800's 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. | A movement to reestablish the [[Israel|Jewish state]] in the British Mandate of [[Palestine]]. The movement was started in the late 1800's 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. | ||
| − | Not all Jews are Zionists, Ultra-religious Jews, such as the [[Neturei Karta]] sect, are [[Anti-zionism|anti-Zionist]] for theological reasons. | + | Not all Jews are Zionists, Ultra-religious Jews, such as the [[Neturei Karta]] sect, are [[Anti-zionism|anti-Zionist]] for theological reasons. 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-Israel 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== | ||
| − | The Palestinians who have lost their homes in the creation of [[Israel]] are among those opposed to its existence. Among Jews, the orthodox Neturei Karta group opposes Zionism as [[blasphemy]]. Zionism was formerly opposed by some powerful Jews who feared that the creation of a Jewish state would cause them to lose their power and influence (such as ownership of newspapers and real estate), as such control could not be exercised if many Jews migrated to Israel. Opposition also comes from some [[racist|anti-racists]], who oppose Zionism's promotion of Jewish racial identity. | + | The Palestinians who have lost their homes in the creation of [[Israel]] are among those opposed to its existence. Among Jews, the orthodox Neturei Karta group opposes Zionism as [[blasphemy]]. Zionism was formerly opposed by some powerful Jews who feared that the creation of a Jewish state would cause them to lose their power and influence (such as ownership of newspapers and real estate), as such control could not be exercised if many Jews migrated to Israel. Opposition also comes from some [[racist|anti-racists]], who oppose Zionism's promotion of Jewish racial identity. It is important to note that many confuse anti-Zionism with Antisemitism, however, this is mostly out of ignorance. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 21:37, November 4, 2007
A movement to reestablish the Jewish state in the British Mandate of Palestine. The movement was started in the late 1800's 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. Not all Jews are Zionists, Ultra-religious Jews, such as the Neturei Karta sect, are anti-Zionist for theological reasons. 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-Israel 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
The Palestinians who have lost their homes in the creation of Israel are among those opposed to its existence. Among Jews, the orthodox Neturei Karta group opposes Zionism as blasphemy. Zionism was formerly opposed by some powerful Jews who feared that the creation of a Jewish state would cause them to lose their power and influence (such as ownership of newspapers and real estate), as such control could not be exercised if many Jews migrated to Israel. Opposition also comes from some anti-racists, who oppose Zionism's promotion of Jewish racial identity. It is important to note that many confuse anti-Zionism with Antisemitism, however, this is mostly out of ignorance.
See also