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File photo of Jewish activists taking part in a protest against settler violence, Susya, West Bank. (Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)

Backing the Palestinian liberation struggle, as a liberal Zionist

As Diaspora Jews, do we actually talk to Palestinians about their wishes? Do we take the time to support liberal Palestinian activists? Our role is not to fight for what we think Palestinians want but to support them as they push for their liberation themselves. By Jake Cohen When young liberal Zionists arrive on British…

By +972 Magazine November 18, 2016

Pro-Israel rally, Trafalgar Square, London, 11 January, 2009. (photo: Chris Beckett CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Fewer British Jews identifying as ‘Zionists,’ poll shows

According to a new poll, 75 percent of British Jews believe Israeli settlements are a ‘major’ obstacle to peace. Over 60 percent believe making peace with the Palestinians is Israel’s top priority. The British Jewish community is undergoing a shift in its attitudes towards the Israeli government, according to a new report released on Thursday. The…

By Natasha Roth-Rowland November 13, 2015