It’s time for Jews who love Israel to give up on Zionism
Why have I, a longstanding democratic Zionist who lived in Israel for five years and loves the country passionately, abandoned my belief in a democratic Jewish state? My short response is that I did not…
Assessment
The piece signals a significant ideological rupture among liberal Zionists who feel betrayed by the state's current direction. The writer's framing suggests that for some, the democratic and Jewish foundations of the state have become irreconcilable, especially in the wake of the October 7 attacks. The key question is how widespread this disillusionment is among similar demographics and whether it will translate into organized political action or remain a personal shift.