What is Zionism?

Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people after 1400+ years of the systemic oppression of Islam’s Dhimmi infidel construct in all Muslim colonies, including Muslims’ colonial occupation of Judea .

Muslims  invaded with a colonial army ( Muslim conquest of the Levant), and have oppressed Jews ever since.
The conquest of the Levant by Muslims, also known as the Arab conquest of Syria, refers to the invasion of Byzantine Syria by the Rashidun Caliphate from 634 to 638 CE. As a significant chapter in the Arab-Byzantine Wars, this event led to the establishment of Arab Muslim governance in the region, shaping it into the provincial territory of Bilad al-Sham.

Some additional facts regarding Zionism and the historical context of Jewish oppression in Islamic territories:

1. Dhimmi Status: Under Islamic rule, non-Muslims, including Jews, were often subjected to the status of dhimmis, which imposed various legal and social restrictions, such as prohibitions on building new places of worship and paying special taxes solely because of their faith.
2. Golden Age and Decline: While there were periods of relative tolerance and prosperity for Jewish communities within the Islamic world, notably during the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain, this era gradually declined, leading to increased discrimination and persecution.
3. Ottoman Rule: During the Ottoman Empire, Jews living in Palestine faced restrictive laws and discriminatory practices, limiting their economic opportunities and often subjecting them to violence and harassment.
4. 19th-century Rise of Zionism: The emergence of modern Zionism in the late 19th century can be understood as a response to the ongoing oppression and persecution of Jews in various parts of the world, including Islamic territories. Zionism sought to establish a Jewish homeland where Jews could live free from persecution.
5. Impact of European Colonialism: The decline of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of European colonial powers in the Middle East further exacerbated tensions between Jewish and Arab communities, setting the stage for the conflict over the land of Israel/Palestine.
6. Aliyah Movements: Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, waves of Jewish immigration to Palestine, known as Aliyah, were driven in part by the desire to escape persecution and build a future in their ancestral homeland.

Also Jewish populations have faced oppression and discrimination in various non-Muslim countries throughout history. Here are some examples:

1. Medieval Europe: During the Middle Ages, Jews in Europe often faced severe persecution, including forced conversions, expulsions from cities and regions, and violence fueled by anti-Semitic sentiments. Instances such as the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition targeted Jewish communities, leading to widespread suffering and loss of life.
2. Pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe: In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jews in Russia and Eastern Europe endured violent pogroms, organized attacks often encouraged or condoned by authorities, resulting in loss of life, destruction of property, and displacement.
3. Blood Libel: Across Europe, the blood libel myth, accusing Jews of using the blood of Christian children in religious rituals, persisted for centuries, leading to mob violence and legal persecution.
4. Legal Discrimination: In many European countries, Jews were subject to legal discrimination, including restrictions on occupations, property ownership, and educational opportunities. These discriminatory laws, known as the “Jewish disabilities,” persisted in various forms well into the modern era.
5. Holocaust: The most extreme example of anti-Semitic oppression in modern history is the Holocaust, perpetrated by Nazi Germany during World War II. Six million Jews were systematically murdered in genocide, along with millions of other victims targeted by the Nazi regime.

These facts provide a broader understanding of the historical context in which Zionism emerged and the challenges faced by Jewish communities living in Islamic territories prior to the establishment of the State of Israel.

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