The Colonial Roots of Zionism: Palestine, Israel, and the U.S. Empire
The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
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The Historical Roots of Zionism and Colonial Enterprise
The chapter explores the historical origins of Zionism as both a reaction to anti-Semitism and a colonial movement, tracing its beginnings back to the late 1800s and the World Zionist Congress in 1897. It delves into the Balfour Declaration of 1917 issued by the British government during World War I, highlighting the complex alliances and agreements that shaped the fate of Palestine and the Middle East.
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