"The Knesset's passage of a death penalty law that applies only to Palestinians is a vivid illustration of the moral nadir Israel has reached, reflecting a core animating idea of modern Israel."
"The notion that Jews should have a special concern for the fate of all humanity lies dead beneath the rubble in Gaza, indicating a significant departure from humane obligations."
"Molly Crabapple's new history of the Bund, Here Where We Live is Our Country, documents the extraordinary rise and fall of the Bund, a revolutionary party that fought for liberation as Jews and Marxists."
The Knesset's recent passage of a death penalty law targeting Palestinians symbolizes a significant moral decline in Israel. This law, celebrated in the chamber, underscores a shift away from Jewish traditions that emphasize universal humanitarian obligations. The historical context of the Jewish Labour Bund, which advocated for cosmopolitanism and collective liberation, contrasts sharply with current nationalist sentiments. Molly Crabapple's new book on the Bund highlights its legacy and the struggle for liberation, serving as a resource for those opposing contemporary Zionist ideologies.
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