anti-Zionism
Coverage of anti-Zionism in the Nexus archive.
- What happened to the Jewish left?
Marc Lamont Hill discusses the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism, and the current state of the Jewish left with Molly Crabapple.
- Independent candidate files signatures for CO-1 challenge
Dr. Shimon Blau, an independent candidate, submitted over 1,500 voter signatures to qualify for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District ballot, challenging Democratic candidate Melat Kiros. Blau alleges Kiros’s campaign is antisemitic, citing her criticism of Israel and refusal to label the Boulder firebombing as antisemitic, though Kiros emphasizes anti-Zionism differs from antisemitism. The Secretary of State will verify signatures by July 30.
- NYC Muslim groups announce anti-BDS campaign in response to Mamdani
NYC Muslim groups have launched an anti-BDS campaign through the Unbreakable Bond Coalition, pledging $500,000 in Israeli treasury bonds to promote coexistence and counter anti-Zionism. The initiative is a direct response to Mamdani's stance.
- Israel celebrated by some, wished out of existence by others
The Consulate General of Israel in Chicago hosted a 78th birthday celebration, drawing 500 attendees including Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Attendees discussed concerns about anti-Israel sentiment in Chicago Public Schools, with Mendoza criticizing the teaching of Palestine as Israel's name. Critics highlighted Israel's military actions in Gaza and rising anti-Zionist influence.
- Israeli official says EU sanctions reveal antisemitism hiding behind 'socially acceptable mask'
Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel accuses the EU of weaponizing anti-Zionism as a 'socially acceptable mask' for antisemitism after Brussels sanctioned Israeli civil society groups opposing Palestinian statehood. The EU alleges the groups support settler violence and human rights abuses, while Regavim, one of the targeted organizations, claims the sanctions infringe on Israeli sovereignty.
- Op-ed | What actually divides, and unites, American Jews in dark times
A new poll of New York City Jewish voters shows majority support for a Jewish state in Israel and concern about rising antisemitism, challenging the narrative that American Jews are turning against Israel. While some Jewish voters supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his election does not necessarily reflect growing anti-Zionism, as most voters prioritized issues like affordability over Israel-related stances.