Tag: Zionism debate

Theodor Herzl’s vision vs. modern Israel’s challenges

August 4, 2026

The legacy of Theodor Herzl, the visionary founder of political Zionism, is commemorated as his remains and those of his grandparents are relocated to Jerusalem, raising pertinent questions about the state he helped establish. Born…

Bristol University’s Appeal to Overturn Anti-Zionism Dismissal Rejected by EAT

August 4, 2026

Bristol University’s attempt to overturn the dismissal of David Miller, a professor known for his anti-Zionist views, has been comprehensively rejected by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). The university terminated Miller’s employment after an Israel…

Brigadier General Elad Edri Leads Post-Earthquake Inspections in Venezuela

August 4, 2026

A significant Israeli military presence has arrived in Venezuela following the devastating June 24 earthquakes, marking a notable shift in the country’s geopolitical stance. This mission arrives days after the natural disasters struck, suggesting a…

Author Explains Motivation for Interviewing Mahmoud Khalil Regarding Campus Protests Against Israel

August 3, 2026

I interviewed Mahmoud Khalil last week in New York City. His situation, following the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, places him at the center of a polarizing narrative within the American Jewish community and among activists.…

Coalition protests US and Israel’s military aggression, economic coercion in Cape Town

August 3, 2026

A coalition of more than 40 political, labour, faith-based and community organisations gathered outside the United States consulate in Cape Town, South Africa, staging a protest against perceived global military aggression and economic coercion. The…

Catholic Theologians Urge Pope Leo XIV for Magisterial Declaration on Israel’s Legitimacy

August 3, 2026

Catholic theologians have taken an unprecedented step by directly petitioning Pope Leo XIV to issue a magisterial declaration acknowledging the theological legitimacy of the State of Israel. In an open letter dated June 22, 2026,…

Anglican Parliament Approves Palestinian Manifesto Denying Israel’s Legitimacy

August 2, 2026

The General Synod of the Church of England has voted to “hear” rather than “receive” the Kairos II manifesto, a document that explicitly denies the legitimacy of Israel and criticizes Christian Zionism. Published by Kairos…

Agam Labs survey finds Religious Zionism and Haredim least affected politically by October 7 violence, focus shifts to religion-state tensions ahead of elections.

August 2, 2026

Israel stands at a pivotal moment, facing national elections amidst ongoing security challenges. Recent polling data from Agam Labs, initiated in August 2023 and continuing with thousands of respondents, including those surveyed initially, suggests a…

Rabbi Zarbib Turns Down Party Offer, Prioritizes Non-Partisanship

August 2, 2026

Rabbinical Court Judge Avraham Zarbib has declined a direct offer from Bezalel Smotrich, the chairman of the Religious Zionism Party and Israel’s Finance Minister, to secure a guaranteed position on the party’s Knesset candidate list.…

Tensions Erupt as Jewish Brigade Flag Sparks Controversy During Italy’s Liberation Day Commemorations

July 9, 2026

The recent tensions surrounding the Jewish Brigade in Italy’s public discussions illustrate how memory and history can become deeply intertwined with contemporary political conflicts. The Jewish Brigade, established during World War II to fight fascism,…