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Opinion: Jewish opposition to Israel is as old as Zionism itself

In his latest article for Middle East Eye, Palestinian-American academic Joseph Massad talks about the long history of anti-Zionism amongst Jewish groups.

European and American Jewish anti-Zionist activists have been a key part of protests against Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

Massad writes: In November, Jewish activists occupied the Statue of Liberty, demanding an immediate ceasefire and chanting "Not in our name". The ongoing protests since 7 October 2023 confirm what pro-Israel groups have feared for the past two decades: that support for Israel is dwindling among American Jews.

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