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“You cannot have humane Zionism, it is a contradiction in terms.”

Quote by Israel Shahak

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Israel Shahak (April 28, 1933 - June 2, 2001) was an Israeli-American historian, political activist, and writer. He served as a professor at universities in Israel and the United States, primarily studying Zionism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shahak is known for his critical analysis of the history of Zionism and his criticism of Israeli policies. more

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