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The term Zionist as it was originally intended and still used by Jews refers to someone who is a nationalist believing in the proper establishment of a Jewish State in the historic Jewish homeland called the Land of Israel, i.e. Israeli patriots. (For those who prefer analogies, a US Patriot is to the United States of America what a Zionist is to Israel.) A Zionist, like a patriot of any other country, may have left-wing views and argue vociferously against government policies that he dislikes. What makes somebody a patriot is his defense of that country's right to exist with the current general government structure.
Arabs tend to use the word Zionist to refer derisively to those that Jews would call Religious Zionists or Settlers. These are the individuals who hold that the State of Israel should include the West Bank and the Palestinians should remain stateless. Of course, this group of individuals is the minority, but by settling the disputed territory, they cause negative Arab and left-wing Israeli sentiment. Since most Arabs do not believe that the Jews have a right to a state, this has provided additional fuel to the hatred infused into the word Zionist. Many Arabs will refer to Jews as Zionists regardless of whether or not they openly support Israel or not.
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What is American Zionist Movement's motto?
American Zionist Movement's motto is 'Zionist Advocacy'.
Who was the leader of the zionist movement?
Theodore Herzl
What nation was founded by the leaders of the Zionist movement?
ISRAEL - was awarded statehood by the United Nations in 1948.
Who is a zionist?
A zionist is a member of the Jewish movement that arose in the late 19th century in response to growing anti-Semitism and sought to reestablish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Modern Zionism is concerned with the support and development of the state of Israel.
When did the first waves of Jewish settlers begin emigrating from Europe to the Middle East as part of the Zionist movement?
The 1880's
What is American Zionist Movement's motto?
American Zionist Movement's motto is 'Zionist Advocacy'.
When was American Zionist Movement created?
American Zionist Movement was created in 1906.
What did the Zionist movement establish?
The Zionist Movement established the Jewish State of Israel in the historic Jewish homeland.
Who was the leader of the zionist movement?
Theodore Herzl
How did AntiSemitism cause the Zionist Movement?
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What political movement got its name from the hill in Jerusalem?
THe Zionist Movement
What is a Yiddishist?
A Yiddishist is a proponant of Yiddish as the language of the Zionist movement.
What is a member of a movement founded to promote the establishment of an independent Jewish state called?
Zionist
What nation was founded by the leaders of the Zionist movement?
ISRAEL - was awarded statehood by the United Nations in 1948.
How long did the Zionist movement exist before an Israeli state was created?
Nearly seventy years.
What was the Zionst movement?
The zionist movement was the national movement of Jewish culture that supported creating a homeland. This homeland is now called Israel and has caused a lot of controversy that continues on to today.
In which Middle Eastern mandate did the Zionist movement seek to restore the Jewish homeland?
In the British Mandate of Palestine.
