Zionism

Don’t give up on Israel. Argue with it - opinion

You do not have to defend every Israeli government or every Israeli decision to remain invested in Israel’s future. Criticize it. Challenge it. But stay in the argument.

CENTRAL ELECTIONS COMMITTEE offices at the Knesset, Oct. 29.
 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel needs a broad Zionist government to confront its greatest challenges - opinion

A week after Oct. 7, 2023 (from L): Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) president Jeremy Leibler; Mark Leibler, Jeremy’s father

Jeremy Leibler: Australian Jewry’s future must be about more than fighting antisemitism

Campus protests over Israel have brought renewed attention to Zionism, with the movement increasingly debated through the language of colonialism and national  self-determination.PremiumPremium

Zionism succeeded beyond its founders’ dreams. So why are Jews divided over it? - analysis


US judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against antisemitism watchdog groups

The case centered on social media posts by StopAntisemitism and the NJAC about a professional musician and music teacher after she sued the groups for defamation.

People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.

New Tel Aviv exhibition shows never-before-seen private work from six Israeli artists

A new exhibition at Tel Aviv University draws on the private archives of six major Israeli artists, presenting materials never shown before.

MENASHE KADISHMAN: Portrait, unidentified figure.

Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan is political warfare, not protection of Jews - opinion

Mamdani’s antisemitism plan raises concerns about whether New York can protect Jews without separating them from their connection to Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Protecting Arab citizens’ right to vote and be elected is an Israeli interest - opinion

Protecting Arab citizens’ right to vote and be elected is essential to preserving Israel’s democracy ahead of the election.

Head of the Balad party MK Sami Abu Shehadeh arrives to cast his vote a voting station, on November 1, 2022; illustrative.

'NAZA' and the broader campaign to stigmatize Israel, Zionism - opinion

The 'NAZA' film is part of a broader campaign to stigmatize Israel, reshape public opinion and undermine Jewish national identity.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose during a photocall for the documentary "Naza" in Competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 10, 2026.

Zionist education must teach students to understand, not fear, Zionism - opinion

Zionist education should give young Jews the history and knowledge to understand their national identity rather than fear defending it.

Israelis hold a solidarity rally for American Jews due to a wave of antisemitic attacks in the US.

Ireland-Israel tensions spill into sports, and the ball is in Dublin's court now - opinion

An upcoming soccer match between Israel and Ireland is sidelining sports, engaging in foul play instead in the form of biased, anti-Israel rhetoric.

Irish coach Heimir Hallgrímsson.

Ben-Gvir calls for returning settlements to all of Gaza Strip after thousands join border convoy

The organizers said that amid the collapse of various diplomatic initiatives, their message to the prime minister is that a long-term security resolution can only be achieved through settlements.

A convoy lead by the Nahala organization heads south towards Gaza on September 27, 2026.

Disqualifying Ra'am from Israeli elections: It’s good for Zionism, bad for democracy - opinion

I support the decision to disqualify Ra’am from the upcoming election. I also believe that disqualifying a political party and denying citizens the ability to vote for it is bad for democracy.

Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas leads a faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 12, 2026.

Ben-Gvir’s gallows betray the Jewish values at the heart of Zionism - opinion

Ben-Gvir’s gallows, in so many ways, does not represent life. It is also antithetical to Judaism and Zionism.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wore a gold pin of a noose, December 8, 2025.