Progressives' criticism of Israel stems from its success challenging their worldview, despite its triumph over adversity and oppression.
In recent months, we have witnessed the equivalent of dozens of Charlottesville neo-Nazi marches, only this time the participants are from the extreme Left.
How does one react to accounts of mass rape, mutilation, and savage sexual violence? Some would rather not know about it in order to protect themselves. Others prefer to treat it with disbelief.
Torres was first elected to represent his Bronx district in 2020, becoming one of the first two gay Black members of Congress.
Ben-Ami cited the use of the term “genocide”, which Bowman has used multiple times in the months since the war began, as a breaking point.
The claim that Jews are a subset of the dominant white majority is oppressive in its own right. It must therefore be vigorously repudiated.
At this point, calling for a two-state solution signifies a blatant, patronizing refusal to look at the stated goals of the Palestinian side, very few of which involve peace.
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
If Israel is able to strengthen its partnership with the progressive liberal elements, then it will be able to generate a positive progressive discourse and curb the spread of anti–Zionism.
Later on Sunday, Sanders made clear that the affection wasn’t mutual.
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