August 29, 2024
Russia in Global
Affairs ) – Modern Israel attracts much attention from analysts and the public
but our ability to understand it is hindered by ideology, prejudice, and myth.
Many tread carefully when discussing Israel lest they be accused of antisemitism.
In an earlier article, I explained what distinguishes anti-Zionism from
antisemitism. However, the fundamental difficulty lies in the habitual
association of the state in Western Asia with the Jews. Should we view those
who inhabit and govern Israel as Jews or have they become something else —
namely, Israelis?
