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Prof. Yakov Rabkin: The Hidden Story: Why Many Jews Reject Zionism in Israel & Palestine

Judaism is an ancient religion; Zionism is a 19th-century political movement seeking a Jewish state in Palestine. This interview explores their fundamental differences, Zionism's colonial roots, the displacement of Palestinians, and how conflating the two silences legitimate criticism. It reveals Zionism's rejection of traditional Jewish identity and its reliance on external powers.

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