Amid intensifying attacks on the meaning of Zionism, Gideon Shimoni argues that Zionism is a diverse, evolving ideology rather than a single political position. To affirm it is to recognize Jews as a people entitled to self-determination, while still allowing profound criticism of Israel’s policies, leadership, and even its current state structure.

Early Zionist thought framed Jewish claims to the Land of Israel as a moral argument of existential need, balanced against Palestinian claims. Since 1967, discourse has shifted toward a faith-based belief in divine, exclusive ownership. This transformation has fueled hyper-nationalist politics and intensified the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Challenging common beliefs about Israel, Ian Joseph critiques narratives on democracy, peace, and security, exposing them as mass delusions.

A poem by Des Kahn.

White Canadians posed against immigrants and Jews. White nationalists now have powerful platforms and allies, posing a major threat.