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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
The Colonial Roots of Zionism: Palestine, Israel, and the U.S. Empire
Feb 13, 2024
Richard Becker discusses the colonial roots of Zionism and Israel's role in advancing U.S. imperialism. The podcast delves into the historical origins of Zionism, the Balfour Declaration, Churchill's views, Arab resistance to colonial dominance, and the impact of Zionist settlements on Palestine.
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- Zionism emerged as a colonial response to European anti-Semitism, seeking European powers' sponsorship.
- British support for Zionism, exemplified by the Balfour Declaration, was driven by strategic interests in controlling the Middle East region.
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The Colonial Roots of Zionism
Zionism, starting in the late 1800s, was a colonial project in reaction to European anti-Semitism and as a European colonial movement. The early Zionist leaders viewed Israel as a colony, seeking sponsorship from European powers. The movement lacked an army or navy, contrasting traditional colonialism. The British support, highlighted by the Balfour Declaration in 1917, was based on strategic interests, promising protection of the Suez Canal.
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