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Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line?

As part of Harvard University’s agreement in response to two federal lawsuits filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitic discrimination, it will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, or IHRA, “working definition” of antisemitism.

The Conversation

Israeli historian Ilan Pappe: ‘This is the last phase of Zionism’

Pappe talks to Al Jazeera on ‘neo-Zionism’, ceasefire talks, the second coming of Trump and ‘indoctrination’ in Israel.

Al Jazeera

Acts of hate are on the rise in Australia – but naming them is proving fraught

Amid claims and counterclaims about the definition and prevalence of antisemitism and Islamophobia, experts say discussing them in the same frame can ‘generate allyship’

The Guardian - AU

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‘Many people would throw a tantrum at this point’: An Israeli and a Palestinian discuss 7 October, Gaza – and the future

Couples Therapy’s Orna Guralnik and former participant Christine have very different views on Israel and Palestine. Could they try to understand one another without the conversation breaking down?

The Guardian - UK

In my youth, Judaism and Zionism felt synonymous. Now the American Jewish consensus has collapsed

For decades, Israel served as a beacon for organized Jewish life in the US. In his new book, Joshua Leifer traces the history of the American Jewish relationship to the country – and a growing rupture

The Guardian - US

Israel’s military starts drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews – but the battle over serving ‘the army of God’ vs. the army of the state isn’t over, and points to key questions for the country’s future

In late July 2024, the Israeli military sent out the first 1,000 conscription notices to ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, following a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that the government must stop exempting them.

The Conversation

Jewish critics of Zionism have clashed with American Jewish leaders for decades

Since October 2023, American Jews have been engaged in an intense, fractious debate over Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

The Conversation

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Is Gaza conflict now a religious war?

Hamas and right-wing Zionism offer conflicting religious narratives — with little room for compromise

Salon

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

Liberal American Zionism: A dead end

Netanyahu's regime has made a "two-state solution" virtually impossible — but J Street keeps chasing delusions

Salon

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

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

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.

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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

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‘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.

Salon

Are the campus protests antisemitic?

The long-running debate on Zionism, Israel and Jewish identity has now become an explosive political issue

The Guardian - US

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

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

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Life after Zionism

Jewish Americans explore life after Zionism

Salon

USC axes pro-Palestine student's speech

Citing safety concerns, USC cancelled Asna Tabassum's valedictorian speech amid opposition from pro-Israel groups

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Anti-Zionism versus anti-Semitism

Zionism gets reduced to just another term for the forcible occupation of entire Palestine

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Climate policy, COP28 and Zionism

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The Conversation

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.

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