From Ambivalence to Betrayal The Left, the Jews, and Israel

This comprehensive study traces the evolving attitudes of the Left towards Jews, Zionism, and Israel, from the birth of European socialism in the 1840s to the present day. It uncovers a consistent thread of negative stereotypes, contempt for Judaism, and opposition to Jewish self-determination, from Karl Marx's era to contemporary anti-Israel sentiment. The book analyzes the Left's role in spearheading anti-Israel views and examines the complex involvement of Jewish intellectuals in radical movements, ultimately exposing how leftist anti-Zionist critiques have devolved into a new form of 'anti-racist' racism.