Nakba: Jewish voices are challenging the stories Israel tells about itself
Summary
A London screening of the documentary *Planet Israel: A Cautionary Tale* highlights growing criticism of Israel among some Jewish and Israeli intellectuals, artists, and religious leaders. The film explores Israel’s response to the 2023 Gaza conflict and increasing divisions among British Jews about Israeli politics and identity.Key Facts
- The documentary was shown near Nakba Day, which remembers the 1948 displacement of Palestinians during Israel’s creation.
- The film includes interviews with historians, experts, and Israelis who question Israel’s actions and political direction.
- A poll shows 40% of British Jews feel less connected to Israel due to its conduct in Gaza, and over a third no longer identify as Zionists.
- Only 12% of British Jews approve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- New books and religious groups in the UK are re-examining Zionism and Jewish identity, with some leaders saying criticism of Israel is a Jewish responsibility.
- Historian Avi Shlaim describes a growing split between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, with some calling Israel a “war criminal state.”
- The film’s director, Gillian Mosely, challenges the idea that Jewish identity must be tied to victimhood.
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