Political Zionism sought to find a solution to the persecution of Jewish people by establishing a state to renew Jewish political life.
It did not strive to establish a state within the borders of the biblical “Promised Land”, nor did it seek to reclaim control over holy sites and the tombs of the patriarchs.
It sought to actualise its national-historical affiliation with the land of Israel – not at the expense of another nation.
The state of Israel was established as Zion...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.