Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy History on Repeat | Izabella Tabarovsky on how Student Protests are Same Old Antisemitism
May 23, 2024
Expert Izabella Tabarovsky delves into the historical roots of anti-Israel protests, tracing back to Soviet Russia's influence. She highlights the continuity of anti-Semitic tropes used against Israel and explains how these ideas have pervaded modern student movements globally, showcasing the long-standing weaponization of Western campuses against Jews.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Soviet Roots of Modern Anti-Zionism
- The global left and far-left fuse ideologies like Marxism and Islamist fundamentalism targeting Israel.
- Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda shaped the modern left-wing demonization of Israel and Zionism.
Soviet Accusations of Israeli Genocide
- Soviet Union weaponized anti-Zionist blood libels, calling Israel guilty of genocide.
- This narrative arose post-1967 Six Day War as part of Soviet Cold War strategy.
Palestinian Cause as Ideological Tool
- The Palestinian cause became a central ideological tool for radical leftists to oppose capitalism and American imperialism.
- This fusion aims at destroying established power structures under the guise of anti-imperialism.