Unravelling Israel’s Identity: From Atheistic Zionism to Religious Nationalism

Unravelling Israel’s Identity: From Atheistic Zionism to Religious Nationalism

The late Israeli commentator, Uri Avnery, expressed his concern about the Israeli-Palestinian struggle taking on a more religious character. At first glance, the statement may seem baffling. If Israel is a ‘Jewish State’ that serves as a ‘homeland’ for all Jewish people, everywhere, does it not follow that the ‘struggle,’ at least from an Israeli…

Weaponised Antisemitism Crushed the Political Left. Now it’s the Cultural Left’s Turn

Weaponised Antisemitism Crushed the Political Left. Now it’s the Cultural Left’s Turn

What does it mean to be antisemitic in modern Britain? The answer seems ever more confusing. We have reached the seemingly absurd point that a political leader famed for his anti-racism, a rock star whose most celebrated work focuses on the dangers of racism and fascism, and a renowned film maker committed to socially progressive…

Israel’s Long War Between the Generals and Extremists Is Not Going Away

Israel’s Long War Between the Generals and Extremists Is Not Going Away

Israel edged closer to civil war over the weekend than at any point in its history. By Monday night, in a bid to avert chaos, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to put a temporary halt to his plans to neuter the Israeli courts. By then, city centres had been brought to a standstill by angry…