THE ISRAELIAN LOBBY
Discussing the Israel lobby often leads to accusations of antisemitism despite its undeniable existence for over a century. Israeli historian Ilan Pappé joins Aaron Bastani to explore his new book, which delves into the roots of Zionism and the resistance against it in the 19th and 20th centuries. They discuss key figures and groups like Harold Wilson, Nye Bevan, AIPAC, Labour Friends of Israel, and the Christian origins of Zionism.
STRUCTURED TIMELINE
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Why Write This Book Now?
05:18 – Censorship in Israel
13:42 – How Did Zionism Begin?
20:46 – Early Political Zionists
30:22 – Early Anti-Zionists
36:00 – The Israel Lobby & The Labour Party
46:57 – Conservative Friends of Israel
49:09 – Israel and ‘The Left’
57:17 – AIPAC
01:12:37 – Luke Akehurst
01:16:25 – Tony Blair and the Israel Lobby
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