I. Introduction

Christian Zionism is one of the most influential yet least scrutinized ideological forces shaping contemporary geopolitics, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Rooted in 19th-century dispensationalist theology, particularly as popularized by the Scofield Reference Bible (1909), Christian Zionism has played a crucial role in legitimizing Israeli settler-colonial policies, state violence, and the erasure of Palestinian identity. What began as a theological interpretation of biblical prophecy has since evolved into a powerful political movement that promotes militarism, apartheid policies, and the systematic oppression of both Palestinians and Mizrahi Jews within Israel.

Despite its theological packaging, Christian Zionism is not a purely religious movement but rather a fusion of theology, Western imperialism, and Zionist nationalism. It distorts biblical prophecy by insisting on the necessity of a Jewish state as a precondition for Christ’s return, leading millions of evangelicals—particularly in the United States—to unwaveringly support Israeli expansionism, regardless of its human rights violations. This theology, promoted through Christian Zionist organizations, televangelists, and American political lobbies, has provided an ideological framework that dehumanizes Palestinians, dismisses their historical claims to the land, and rationalizes their ongoing displacement.

The consequences of Christian Zionism extend far beyond mere political advocacy. Since the 1947-48 Nakba, in which over 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes, Christian Zionist teachings have actively supported ethnic cleansing, apartheid policies, and land confiscation under the guise of fulfilling biblical prophecy. Palestinian Christians and Muslims alike have been targeted, with many suffering under Israel’s militarized rule. Furthermore, Mizrahi Jews (Jews of Middle Eastern and North African descent) have been historically marginalized within Israeli society, as secular Ashkenazi Zionism sought to impose a European model of Jewish identity that erased Arab Jewish heritage.

This article examines the historical, theological, and political dimensions of Christian Zionism, tracing its roots from the Scofield Bible to its modern-day impact on Israel’s policies of persecution. By deconstructing the theological flaws in Christian Zionism and its political implications for Palestinians, Mizrahi Jews, and religious minorities, this work seeks to expose the movement’s role in fostering extremism, justifying apartheid, and weaponizing biblical narratives for the purposes of territorial expansion and racial supremacy.

Key Questions Addressed in This Study:

How did the Scofield Bible and dispensationalist theology create a theological basis for modern Christian Zionism?
How has Christian Zionism legitimized Israeli settler-colonial policies and human rights violations?
What are the real-world consequences of Zionist policies on Palestinians, Mizrahi Jews, and religious minorities?
How does Christian Zionism manipulate biblical prophecy to promote militarism over justice?

By critically engaging with theological, historical, and political evidence, this article challenges the prevailing narrative that equates Zionism with Judaism and Christian Zionism with biblical truth. Instead, it highlights the urgent need to reclaim biblical justice, advocate for Palestinian self-determination, and expose the colonial and racist underpinnings of Christian Zionist extremism.

II. Historical Foundations of Christian Zionism

Christian Zionism did not emerge in a vacuum. Its roots can be traced to the 19th-century fusion of dispensationalist theology, British imperial ambitions, and early Zionist lobbying efforts. While the Zionist movement, led by figures like Theodor Herzl, was primarily a secular nationalist initiative, it found an early and enthusiastic ally in Christian evangelical circles—particularly in Britain and the United States. These early Christian Zionists believed that supporting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine was not only a geopolitical necessity but also a biblical mandate.

This section explores the key theological and political developments that contributed to the rise of Christian Zionism, focusing on:

The influence of the Scofield Reference Bible and dispensationalism.
The early alliance between British evangelicals and Zionist leaders.
How the Balfour Declaration (1917) laid the groundwork for Christian Zionist political activism.

A. The Scofield Bible and Its Influence

Few texts have had as profound an impact on Christian Zionism as the Scofield Reference Bible, first published in 1909 by Cyrus I. Scofield, an American preacher who popularized dispensationalist theology. Dispensationalism, largely based on the teachings of John Nelson Darby, introduced a new way of reading biblical prophecy, arguing that:

The Jewish people must be restored to the land of Israel before Christ’s return.
A future Third Temple must be rebuilt in Jerusalem.
The nation of Israel will play a central role in the fulfillment of end-times prophecy.

Scofield’s Ties to Zionist Financiers and European Publishing Networks

Unlike earlier Christian interpretations that saw the Church as the true Israel (a perspective known as covenant theology), Scofield’s dispensationalism redefined biblical Israel as a physical, political entity, thereby fusing theology with a nationalist agenda. His study Bible explicitly connected Old Testament prophecies to the modern Zionist movement, reinforcing the idea that the establishment of a Jewish state was a divine necessity.

However, what is often overlooked is the financial and institutional backing that facilitated the publication of the Scofield Bible. Scofield had direct ties to prominent Zionist financiers, and his work was published by Oxford University Press in London—one of the most prestigious publishing houses of the time. This ensured that his pro-Zionist theological framework reached a wide English-speaking audience, particularly in the United States, where it became a foundational text for evangelical Christianity.

The result was a theological transformation: Instead of viewing biblical prophecy in a spiritual or metaphorical sense, millions of evangelicals were taught that modern political Israel was a fulfillment of God’s promises to Abraham. This belief paved the way for unconditional Christian support for the Zionist cause, culminating in U.S. foreign policy decisions that prioritize Israel at the expense of Palestinian rights.

B. Early Christian Zionist Alliances

Long before the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948, Christian Zionists were actively advocating for Jewish settlement in Palestine. This movement gained momentum in Britain during the 19th century, as British imperial interests aligned with Christian Zionist theology.

1. British Evangelicals and the “Restoration” Movement

Lord Shaftesbury, a leading British evangelical, was one of the earliest proponents of Jewish restoration to Palestine. In the mid-19th century, he wrote:
- “A country without a nation for a nation without a country.”
- This slogan was later adapted by Zionist leaders to justify the colonization of Palestine, despite the presence of an indigenous Palestinian population.
William Hechler, a British clergyman, became an advisor to Theodor Herzl and played a crucial role in convincing European political leaders to support Zionism.
- Hechler saw Zionism as the fulfillment of biblical prophecy and lobbied for Herzl among British and German elites.
By the late 19th century, British Christian Zionists were working closely with Jewish Zionist leaders to secure political support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

C. The Balfour Declaration: When Theology and Imperialism Collided

The Balfour Declaration of 1917 was a turning point in both Zionist and Christian Zionist history. Issued by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour, the declaration stated:

“His Majesty’s Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”

While often framed as an act of goodwill, the Balfour Declaration was primarily a strategic move to secure British imperial interests in the Middle East. Britain sought to:

Gain Jewish support during World War I, particularly from influential Zionist leaders like Chaim Weizmann, who had strong ties to Western governments.
Secure British control over Palestine, which was seen as geopolitically crucial for maintaining British dominance in the region.
Appease Christian Zionists within the British government, who saw Jewish restoration as part of God’s divine plan.

Consequences of the Balfour Declaration

Ignored the Indigenous Palestinian Population: The declaration promised support for a Jewish homeland while explicitly stating that “nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine.” In practice, however, this clause was ignored, and Palestinian displacement accelerated.
Strengthened Christian Zionist Theology: Many evangelicals interpreted the declaration as proof that biblical prophecy was unfolding, further entrenching support for Zionism within Christian circles.
Paved the Way for the Nakba (1947-1948): The seeds of ethnic cleansing and Palestinian dispossession were planted through British-Zionist collaboration, setting the stage for later violence and apartheid policies.

Conclusion: The Colonial and Theological Nexus of Christian Zionism

The historical foundations of Christian Zionism reveal its deep entanglement with colonialism, nationalism, and imperial geopolitics. The Scofield Bible reframed biblical prophecy as a mandate for political Zionism, while British imperial policies legitimized the Zionist project at the expense of Palestinian sovereignty. These early developments explain why Christian Zionism today is not merely a theological movement but a political force that continues to shape U.S. and Western foreign policy toward Israel.

In the next section, we will critically analyze the theological flaws of Christian Zionism—examining how it manipulates biblical prophecy, promotes militarism over justice, and contradicts the teachings of Jesus Christ.

III. Theological Critique: Scripture vs. Political Zionism

Christian Zionism’s core theological claim is that the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948 was a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. This belief is built upon a literalist interpretation of Old Testament promises that disregards the New Testament’s redefinition of God’s covenant and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

This section will critically examine:

How biblical prophecy contradicts the necessity of a physical Jewish state.
How Christian Zionism misuses Old Testament narratives to justify displacement and apartheid.
How Zionism’s militaristic and nationalistic tendencies violate the core principles of justice and mercy found in Scripture.

A. Biblical Rejection of a “Physical Israel”

The New Testament fundamentally reinterprets Israel’s role in God’s plan. Unlike Christian Zionism, which insists that God’s promises to Abraham require a territorial fulfillment, the New Testament teaches that:

The true heirs of Abraham are those who follow Christ, not ethnic Jews.
The kingdom of God is spiritual, not political or geographic.
The coming of Christ replaced the old covenant with a new, universal covenant open to all people.

1. The Spiritualization of Israel in the New Testament

The Apostle Paul explicitly refutes the idea that national Israel remains the center of God’s promises:

Galatians 3:28-29 – “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
- This verse dismantles ethnic superiority and directly opposes the idea that God’s covenant remains exclusive to Jewish people in a national sense.
Romans 9:6-8 – “Not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children.”
- Paul teaches that the true Israel is spiritual, not racial. This negates the Christian Zionist claim that a political state is necessary for God’s plan.
Hebrews 12:22-24 – “You have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.”
- The new Jerusalem is spiritual, not earthly. Christian Zionists who obsess over a physical Jewish kingdom ignore the New Testament’s clear teaching that the Church has inherited the role of Israel.

2. Jesus Rejected the Need for a Physical Temple or Jewish Nation

Jesus directly challenged Jewish nationalism and the centrality of the temple:

John 4:21-24 – “A time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem… God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and truth.”
- Jesus abolishes the idea of a physical holy land, shifting the focus to spiritual worship.
Matthew 21:43 – “The kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.”
- Jesus warns that the old covenant would be replaced by a new people, undermining the Zionist belief that Israel remains God’s chosen nation.

Thus, the New Testament completely dismantles Christian Zionism’s argument that modern political Israel is a divinely ordained necessity.

B. Zionism’s Theological Flaws: Weaponizing the Old Testament

Christian Zionism relies on selective readings of Old Testament texts to justify Zionist settler-colonialism, often ignoring the prophetic calls for justice, mercy, and ethical conduct.

1. Misuse of the “Promised Land” Narrative

Christian Zionists cite Genesis 12:7 (“To your offspring, I will give this land”) to justify Israel’s modern territorial claims, but they ignore the conditional nature of this promise:

Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15 – God’s promise of the land was always contingent on obedience:
- “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands… the Lord your God will set you high above all nations. But if you do not obey… all these curses will come upon you.”
- Israel’s historical disobedience resulted in exile (Babylonian captivity, Roman destruction of the temple in 70 AD), proving that political ownership of the land was never unconditional.

2. Ignoring the Prophets’ Calls for Justice

The Old Testament prophets repeatedly condemned injustice, oppression, and land theft, which Zionism openly promotes.

Amos 5:24 – “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.”
- The Prophet Amos condemned leaders who used God’s name to justify exploitation, a critique directly applicable to Zionism.
Micah 6:8 – “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
- Christian Zionists ignore God’s demand for justice in favor of nationalist militarism.

3. The “Divine Mandate for War” Fallacy

Christian Zionists misapply biblical conquest narratives (Joshua, Judges) to modern Israel, treating Palestinians as “Canaanites” who must be driven out. However, this contradicts:

Ezekiel 47:22-23 – “You are to allot [the land] as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who reside among you… They are to be treated as native-born Israelites.”
- The Old Testament itself commands coexistence, not exclusion.
Jesus’ Teachings – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
- Zionism’s violent expansionism contradicts Christ’s teachings on peace and justice.

C. Christian Zionism’s Militaristic and Nationalistic Tendencies

1. Justifying Apartheid and Ethnic Cleansing

Christian Zionists support Israel’s policies of displacement, home demolitions, and military aggression, even though these actions violate biblical justice.
They defend apartheid policies such as:
- The 2018 Nation-State Law, which defines Israel exclusively as a Jewish state.
- Settler violence in the West Bank justified under biblical pretexts.

2. Supporting Military Aggression Against Palestinians

Christian Zionists celebrate Israeli wars as “divinely sanctioned”, despite biblical calls for peace.
They lobby U.S. politicians to send billions in military aid to Israel, prioritizing war over diplomacy.

3. Zionism as Idolatry: Worshiping a Political State

Christian Zionists elevate Israel above Christ, prioritizing political nationalism over faith.
John Hagee, a leading Christian Zionist, has even stated that Jews do not need Christ for salvation, contradicting Christianity itself.

Conclusion: Christian Zionism as a Theological Heresy

Christian Zionism is not only a political ideology but also a deep theological error that:

Distorts biblical prophecy to justify colonialism.
Ignores New Testament teachings that spiritualize Israel.
Promotes militarism over Christ’s message of peace and justice.
Encourages blind political allegiance to a secular state at the expense of biblical ethics.

In the next section, we will examine the real-world consequences of Zionist ideology, focusing on state-sanctioned violence, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid policies against Palestinians and Mizrahi Jews.

IV. Systemic Persecution Under Zionist Ideology

Christian Zionism does not operate in a theological vacuum—it has direct political consequences, legitimizing Israel’s ethnic cleansing, apartheid policies, and military aggression. This section examines:

How Zionist ideology, enabled by Christian Zionist support, has fueled state-sanctioned violence against Palestinians since 1947.
How Palestinian Christians and Muslims have been systematically persecuted under Israeli rule.
How the Israeli state has weaponized laws and military force to enforce apartheid policies.

A. IDF and State-Sanctioned Violence (1947–Present)

The modern Israeli state was built on violence and ethnic cleansing, with Christian Zionists offering theological justification for war crimes.

1. The Nakba (1947–1948): Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians

The Nakba (“catastrophe”) was a Zionist-led ethnic cleansing campaign that displaced over 700,000 Palestinians and destroyed over 500 villages. This event was not an accident of war—it was a planned removal of indigenous Palestinians to establish a Jewish-majority state.

Deir Yassin Massacre (April 9, 1948) – Over 100 Palestinian men, women, and children were brutally murdered by Zionist militias (Irgun and Lehi).
Lydda Death March (July 1948) – 70,000 Palestinian residents of Lydda and Ramle were expelled at gunpoint.
Massacres at Tantura, Safsaf, and Ein al-Zeitun – Israeli militias executed Palestinians to terrorize communities into fleeing.

Christian Zionist Response:

Christian Zionists celebrated the Nakba as the “fulfillment of prophecy.”
They whitewashed Israel’s ethnic cleansing, claiming Palestinians were “voluntarily” leaving.
They ignored the targeted destruction of Palestinian Christian communities in Lydda, Jaffa, and Nazareth.

2. Ongoing Persecution: Apartheid and Occupation

Since 1948, Israel has implemented systematic policies of segregation, land confiscation, and military occupation, creating what B’Tselem (Israeli human rights organization) and Amnesty International call an “apartheid regime.”

2018 Nation-State Law – Declares Israel as a Jewish state, reducing Palestinians to second-class citizens.
West Bank Settlements – Over 700,000 Jewish settlers live in illegal settlements, displacing Palestinian families.
Home Demolitions – Since 1967, Israel has demolished over 60,000 Palestinian homes, often under the pretext of “security concerns.”
Gaza Blockade – A 16-year siege on Gaza, cutting off electricity, clean water, and medical supplies to 2 million people.

Christian Zionist Support:

Christian Zionist organizations lobby U.S. politicians to send billions in military aid to Israel.
Christian Zionist leaders like John Hagee and Mike Huckabee promote the view that opposing Israel is opposing God.
Evangelical mega-churches financially support Israeli settlements, ignoring international law violations.

B. Targeting Religious Minorities: Persecution of Palestinian Christians

Christian Zionists claim to “love Israel,” yet they ignore the suffering of Palestinian Christians, who have been systematically oppressed under Israeli rule.

1. Destruction of Christian Communities

1948: Depopulation of Christian towns – Lydda, Jaffa, and other historic Christian centers were ethnically cleansed.
Targeting of churches and monasteries – The Israeli government has seized Christian-owned land and restricted church operations.
Bethlehem under siege – The city of Christ’s birth is now surrounded by Israeli walls and military checkpoints.

2. Christian Holy Sites Attacked by Zionist Extremists

Israeli settler groups have repeatedly attacked Christian churches and holy sites:

Church of the Multiplication (2015) – An arson attack by Jewish extremists.
Desecration of Christian cemeteries – Settlers vandalize graves, spray-painting “Death to Arabs and Christians.”
Attacks on Armenian and Greek Orthodox clergy – Priests have been spat on and physically assaulted in Jerusalem.

Yet Christian Zionists remain silent, refusing to speak out against Israeli aggression toward their fellow Christians.

C. The Systematic Enforcement of Apartheid Policies

1. Segregation of Palestinians and Israeli Jews

Israel maintains a two-tier legal system:

Jewish citizens enjoy full rights, housing, and freedom of movement.
Palestinians face:
- Separate roads (Jewish-only highways in the West Bank).
- Separate legal systems (military courts for Palestinians, civil courts for Jews).
- Forced evictions (families in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan displaced by settlers).

2. Israeli Military Laws That Persecute Palestinians

Administrative Detention – Palestinians can be imprisoned without trial for months or years.
Shoot-to-Kill Policy – Israeli forces routinely kill unarmed Palestinian protesters with impunity.
Collective Punishment – Families of accused Palestinians have their homes demolished, even without legal proof of wrongdoing.

Christian Zionist Endorsement:

U.S. evangelicals support these laws as necessary for “Israel’s security.”
Christian Zionist politicians push for more military aid to Israel, despite human rights violations.

Conclusion: Christian Zionism Enables Apartheid and Persecution

Christian Zionism is not just a theological movement—it has real-world consequences:

It justifies ethnic cleansing by claiming Palestinians are “cursed” and “have no biblical right to the land.”
It funds apartheid policies through evangelical megachurch donations to Israeli settlements.
It ignores Palestinian Christians while pretending to “defend” Christianity.
It enables U.S. political complicity in Israeli war crimes, ensuring unconditional military aid.

The next section will explore how Zionist propaganda (“Hasbara”) manipulates Western perception, using media and Christian Zionist partnerships to erase Palestinian suffering.

V. Theodor Herzl’s Diary: Propaganda and Hasbara

Zionist ideology, with the unwavering backing of Christian Zionists, has relied heavily on media manipulation, political lobbying, and historical revisionism to justify the settler-colonial project in Palestine. This propaganda apparatus, commonly known as Hasbara (“explaining” in Hebrew), has played a crucial role in shaping Western perceptions of Israel, Zionism, and Palestinian resistance.

Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, outlined this strategy in his personal diaries, revealing the calculated efforts of early Zionist leaders to control global narratives, secure international support, and silence dissenting voices. By examining Herzl’s own words and tracing the development of Hasbara tactics, this section will expose how:

Zionist leaders deliberately framed Israel’s creation as a “divine miracle” to manipulate Christian support.
Hasbara campaigns have whitewashed Israeli war crimes while demonizing Palestinian resistance.
Zionists have strategically infiltrated media, politics, and academia to suppress pro-Palestinian narratives.

A. Herzl’s Vision: Manufacturing Western Support for Zionism

Theodor Herzl’s The Complete Diaries provides a rare glimpse into the mindset of Zionism’s founding father. His writings contradict the claim that Zionism was simply a response to antisemitism or a righteous liberation movement—instead, they expose a deliberate strategy of deception, political manipulation, and the displacement of indigenous Palestinians.

1. Herzl’s Plan for Ethnic Cleansing and Media Control

Expelling the Indigenous Population:
- “We shall have to spirit the penniless population across the border by procuring employment for them in the transit countries, while denying them any employment in our own country.” (Herzl, The Complete Diaries, p. 88)
- This statement confirms that Zionist leaders knew that Palestine was not “empty” and that ethnic cleansing was necessary for a Jewish-majority state.
Using Symbols to Manipulate the Masses:
- “With a flag one can lead men wherever one wants to, even into the Promised Land.” (The Complete Diaries, p. 27)
- Herzl understood the power of nationalistic symbols and religious rhetoric in mobilizing support for Zionism, particularly among Western Christians.
Weaponizing the Media:
- “When we occupy the land, we shall bring immediate benefits to the state that receives us. We must expropriate gently… we shall try to spirit away the native population.”
- Zionist leaders knew they would need to frame Israel as a “blessing” to the world while covering up the forced displacement of Palestinians.

B. Hasbara: The Evolution of Zionist Propaganda

1. What is Hasbara?

Hasbara refers to the organized effort by the Israeli government and Zionist organizations to manipulate global narratives, control Western media, and justify Israel’s policies. This propaganda campaign has been used to:

Whitewash Israeli war crimes.
Demonize Palestinians as “terrorists.”
Suppress dissenting voices in media, academia, and politics.

2. How Hasbara Works

Hasbara relies on three main tactics:

Framing Israel as a “miracle” and “the only democracy in the Middle East.”
- Christian Zionists spread the false claim that Israel was “a land without a people for a people without a land.”
- Israel’s ethnic cleansing, apartheid laws, and military occupation are ignored or dismissed as “security measures.”
Silencing Criticism of Israel by Labeling It “Antisemitic.”
- Pro-Palestinian voices in the U.S. and Europe are attacked as “antisemitic” or “anti-Israel.”
- Laws against Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) have been passed to criminalize opposition to Israeli policies.
Controlling Media and Political Discourse.
- Pro-Israel lobbying groups (AIPAC, ADL, and Christian Zionist organizations) ensure that American politicians pledge loyalty to Israel.
- Zionist organizations fund journalism programs and academic grants to ensure media outlets align with Israel’s interests.

C. Christian Zionist Partnerships: Promoting Hasbara in Western Churches

1. The Role of Christian Zionists in Spreading Hasbara

Christian Zionist leaders like John Hagee (CUFI), Pat Robertson, and Mike Huckabee have played a major role in spreading Zionist propaganda in evangelical churches.
Christian TV networks (TBN, Daystar) regularly air pro-Israel propaganda, portraying Palestinians as aggressors and Israel as a righteous nation under siege.
Church-sponsored “Holy Land” tours take evangelicals to Israeli-controlled sites while avoiding Palestinian communities, reinforcing Zionist narratives.

2. The Myth of “Christian-Jewish Unity”

Christian Zionists promote the illusion of solidarity between evangelicals and Jewish Zionists, but in reality:

Zionist leaders openly despise Christian Zionists, viewing them as useful idiots for their political goals.
Israeli law prohibits Christian missionary work, and evangelical converts to Christianity in Israel are often persecuted by ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups.
The Israeli government exploits Christian Zionists for political funding and lobbying, but has no real alliance with Christianity.

3. The “End Times” Manipulation

Christian Zionists believe that supporting Israel will hasten Christ’s return, yet:

Zionist leaders do not share this belief—they see it as a tool for gaining Western financial and political backing.
Many Jews reject Christian Zionists as fanatics who are using them for their own eschatological purposes.

Despite this, Christian Zionists continue to blindly fund and defend Israel, ignoring the suffering of Palestinian Christians and Muslims.

Conclusion: Hasbara as a Tool of Colonialism and Theological Deception

Theodor Herzl’s diaries and the history of Hasbara campaigns expose Zionism as a political project that relies on deception, historical revisionism, and religious manipulation.

Zionist leaders knowingly planned ethnic cleansing while claiming Palestine was “empty.”
Hasbara has been used to whitewash Israel’s war crimes and suppress pro-Palestinian narratives.
Christian Zionists, despite being exploited by Zionist leaders, continue to serve as mouthpieces for Israeli propaganda.

This raises the urgent need for churches and political institutions to challenge Hasbara, confront Zionist misinformation, and support justice for Palestinians.

The next section will explore how the Zionist state has oppressed Mizrahi Jews and systematically kidnapped Yemeni Jewish children to create a European-dominated national identity.

VI. The Yemeni Children Affair and Mizrahi Oppression

While Zionism presents itself as the unifying ideology for Jewish people worldwide, in reality, the movement has been heavily influenced by European (Ashkenazi) Jews who viewed Middle Eastern and North African (Mizrahi) Jews as racially and culturally inferior. As a result, Mizrahi Jews—who historically lived alongside Arabs and often shared cultural and linguistic ties with Palestinians—were subjected to systematic discrimination, forced assimilation, and even kidnapping under Israel’s Zionist state-building project.

The most notorious example of this oppression is the Yemeni Children Affair, in which thousands of Mizrahi (primarily Yemeni) Jewish infants were abducted from their families in the 1950s and given to Ashkenazi families or used for medical experiments. Despite decades of cover-ups, DNA evidence has confirmed that Israeli authorities orchestrated this mass abduction to erase Mizrahi Jewish identity and create a “modern,” European-style Jewish nation.

This section will explore:

How the Zionist movement sought to erase Mizrahi culture and impose Ashkenazi norms.
The systematic abduction of thousands of Mizrahi children in the 1950s.
The forced assimilation and economic marginalization of Mizrahi Jews.

A. Systematic Kidnapping of Mizrahi Children

1. The 1950s Mass Abduction of Yemeni Babies

Between 1948 and 1954, at least 1,500 Yemeni, Mizrahi, and Balkan Jewish infants mysteriously disappeared from hospitals and childcare facilities in Israeli immigrant camps. Some estimates suggest as many as 5,000 children were taken from their parents.

Families were falsely told that their babies had died, often without being allowed to see the body.
In reality, these infants were secretly adopted by European Ashkenazi families or used in medical experiments.
Many of the adopted children were sent abroad to Zionist supporters in Europe and the United States.

Israeli government response:

For decades, Israel denied the existence of the kidnappings, calling it a “conspiracy theory.”
In 2016, DNA evidence and testimonies proved the abductions were real, forcing the Israeli government to admit wrongdoing.
Despite new evidence, Israel still refuses to compensate victims’ families or hold anyone accountable.

2. Zionist Justifications for Kidnapping Mizrahi Children

The abductions were not random crimes but part of a deliberate Zionist strategy to “modernize” Mizrahi Jews.

Zionist leaders viewed Mizrahi Jews as “backward” and in need of re-education.
David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, believed Mizrahi Jews needed to be “civilized” by European Ashkenazim.
Hospitals and adoption agencies were instructed to give Mizrahi children to Ashkenazi families.

This racial hierarchy within Zionism mirrors the settler-colonial mindset applied to Palestinians—Zionism erased Palestinian identity and culture, and it also sought to erase Mizrahi identity in favor of a European model of Jewishness.

B. Forced Assimilation and Cultural Erasure

Even for Mizrahi Jews who were not kidnapped, Zionism imposed policies aimed at erasing their Middle Eastern and North African heritage.

1. Suppression of Mizrahi Religious Practices

Traditional Sephardic and Mizrahi liturgies were banned or discouraged in favor of Ashkenazi customs.
Mizrahi rabbis were pushed out of leadership positions in religious institutions.
The Israeli school system marginalized Mizrahi history and taught European Jewish narratives as the dominant story of Jewish identity.

2. Economic and Social Discrimination

Mizrahi Jews were placed in segregated transit camps (ma’abarot), where they lived in poverty.
Ashkenazi Jews received preferential treatment in employment, housing, and education.
Until the 1980s, Mizrahi Jews were underrepresented in Israeli politics and business, with key leadership positions overwhelmingly controlled by Ashkenazi elites.

This structural discrimination paralleled the racist treatment of Palestinians and reveals that Zionism was never about uniting all Jews, but rather about creating a European-dominated Jewish state.

C. The Case of the Ringworm Radiation Experiments

Another horrific example of Zionist racism toward Mizrahi Jews was the ringworm radiation experiments.

In the 1950s, over 100,000 Mizrahi children were subjected to high-dose radiation treatments without informed consent.
The children were told they had ringworm, and X-ray radiation was applied directly to their heads, leading to severe burns, brain damage, cancer, and lifelong suffering.
The Israeli government later admitted these experiments were funded by the U.S., which paid Israel to conduct radiation tests on Mizrahi children.

The same Zionist state that demanded justice for Jewish victims of Nazi medical experiments was conducting similar human experiments on Mizrahi Jews—revealing Zionism’s deeply racist and colonialist nature.

D. The Betrayal of Mizrahi and Ethiopian Jews Today

Even today, Mizrahi and Ethiopian Jews face systemic racism in Israeli society:

Police violence against Ethiopian Jews mirrors the way the Israeli state treats Palestinians.
Ethiopian women were forcibly given birth control injections without consent, reducing birth rates in Ethiopian Jewish communities.
Mizrahi Jews continue to be economically disadvantaged, with Ashkenazim still dominating Israeli elite circles.

Despite these injustices, Christian Zionists and American Jews ignore Mizrahi oppression, as it contradicts their idealized image of Israel as a “united Jewish homeland.”

Conclusion: Zionism’s Racial Hierarchy and Colonialist Roots

The Yemeni Children Affair, forced assimilation policies, and medical experiments on Mizrahi Jews expose the fundamental contradiction within Zionism—it claims to be a movement for Jewish unity, yet it has discriminated against and oppressed Jews of non-European descent.

Zionism is not a Jewish liberation movement—it is a European settler-colonial project that privileges Ashkenazi Jews while oppressing Palestinians, Mizrahim, and Ethiopians.
The same Israeli government that demands “never again” for Holocaust victims conducted medical experiments on Mizrahi children.
Christian Zionists, blinded by their theological agenda, refuse to acknowledge Zionism’s racism against non-European Jews.

The next section will explore how Zionism enforces its racial hierarchy through targeted assassinations of anti-Zionist Jewish leaders and the suppression of dissent within Jewish communities.

VII. Secular Zionism and Nationalist Extremism: Assassinations and Suppression of Jewish Anti-Zionists

While Zionism presents itself as the unifying ideology of the Jewish people, it has in reality silenced and targeted Jews who opposed its settler-colonial policies. From the early days of Zionist political organization, Jewish intellectuals, religious leaders, and activists who rejected Zionism were vilified, exiled, or assassinated.

This section will explore:

The assassination of anti-Zionist Jewish leaders, including Jacob Israël de Haan.
The targeting of Jewish communities that rejected Zionism, such as the Orthodox anti-Zionist movements.
The ways in which Zionist leaders suppressed internal Jewish dissent, mirroring colonial strategies used against indigenous resistance.

A. The Assassination of Jacob Israël de Haan (1924)

One of the earliest and most shocking cases of Zionist political assassination was the murder of Jacob Israël de Haan, a Jewish poet, lawyer, and diplomat who openly opposed Zionism.

1. Who Was Jacob Israël de Haan?

De Haan was a Dutch-Jewish intellectual who initially supported Zionism but later became one of its most vocal Jewish critics.
He lived in Palestine in the early 1920s and quickly recognized that Zionism was an oppressive settler-colonial project that ignored Palestinian rights.
He formed alliances with Orthodox Jewish communities and Palestinian Arab leaders, advocating for a peaceful Jewish-Arab coexistence rather than a Jewish state built on displacement.

2. Why Was He Assassinated?

De Haan worked with Palestinian leaders to negotiate a future in which Jews and Arabs could live together in a bi-national state, rather than an exclusive Jewish state.
He strongly opposed Zionist militias like the Haganah and called for an end to Zionist violence against Palestinians.
In 1924, before he could present his diplomatic case to the British authorities, he was assassinated in Jerusalem by the Haganah—the very Zionist paramilitary group that later became the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

3. Zionist Cover-Up

For decades, Zionist leaders denied any involvement in de Haan’s murder, even though it was widely known within Israel that the assassination was an order from top Zionist officials.
Only in the 1980s did former Haganah members admit that the killing was sanctioned by Zionist leadership to eliminate opposition within the Jewish community.
De Haan’s murder sent a chilling message to Orthodox Jews and Jewish intellectuals who opposed Zionism—dissent would not be tolerated.

B. Targeting of Orthodox Anti-Zionist Jewish Communities

Zionism was never a consensus movement within Jewish communities. Many religious Jewish groups opposed the creation of a secular Jewish state, arguing that:

The Torah does not permit Jews to establish a state before the coming of the Messiah.
The Zionist movement was a European nationalist ideology, not a religious one.
Zionism relied on the use of force, which directly contradicted Jewish teachings on peaceful coexistence.

1. The Persecution of the Neturei Karta

One of the most well-known Orthodox Jewish groups opposing Zionism is Neturei Karta, which remains strongly anti-Zionist to this day.

Neturei Karta rabbis and activists have been violently attacked by Israeli police and Zionist settlers.
They have been denied Israeli citizenship, even though they are Jewish.
Israeli authorities have censored their voices, blocking their participation in public debates about Zionism.

2. Zionist Suppression of Anti-Zionist Jewish Voices

Rabbinical figures who opposed Zionism were systematically removed from leadership positions in Israeli religious institutions.
Jewish newspapers and academic publications that questioned Zionism were shut down or discredited.
Religious Jews who refused to serve in the IDF have been imprisoned, fined, or denied access to government benefits.

This targeting of Orthodox Jews contradicts the Zionist claim that Israel represents “all Jews.” In reality, Zionism has always been a secular nationalist movement that only supports Jewish voices that align with its political goals.

C. Zionist Collaboration with Antisemitic Regimes

Ironically, while Zionists assassinated Jewish anti-Zionists, they also collaborated with antisemites to advance their political goals.

1. Zionist-Nazi Agreements

In the 1930s, Zionist leaders negotiated deals with Nazi Germany to facilitate Jewish emigration to Palestine, even while Hitler was enacting his anti-Jewish policies.

The Haavara Agreement (1933) allowed German Jews to transfer wealth to Palestine, strengthening the Zionist economy while Hitler was persecuting Jews.
Zionist groups discouraged European Jewish refugees from seeking asylum in Western countries, insisting that only Palestine should be their destination.

This shows that Zionist leaders were willing to make deals with antisemitic regimes as long as it served their goal of statehood—even at the expense of Jewish lives.

2. Zionist Opposition to Holocaust Rescue Efforts

During the Holocaust, Zionist leaders in Britain and the U.S. actively worked against Jewish rescue efforts, arguing that only immigration to Palestine mattered.

In 1944, Zionist leader Yitzhak Gruenbaum stated:
- “One cow in Palestine is worth more than all the Jews in Europe.”
- This reflected Zionist priorities—building the Jewish state mattered more than saving Jewish lives.
When U.S. officials proposed rescuing Jewish refugees and relocating them to America, Zionist leaders opposed the plan, fearing that it would weaken Jewish immigration to Palestine.

This reveals that Zionism was never about protecting Jews—it was about state-building at any cost.

D. Suppressing Jewish Voices That Support Palestinian Rights

Today, Jewish activists who oppose Zionism or advocate for Palestinian rights face severe backlash from Zionist organizations and the Israeli government.

1. Jewish Activists Harassed for Supporting Palestinians

Jewish organizations like Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and IfNotNow have been labeled as “antisemitic” by Zionist groups because they support Palestinian human rights.
Jewish activists protesting against Israeli apartheid are arrested, fired from jobs, and blacklisted from speaking events.
Even Holocaust survivors who criticize Zionism are vilified and attacked.

2. The “Self-Hating Jew” Smear Campaign

Zionist groups use the label “self-hating Jew” to silence Jewish critics of Israel.
Jewish academics, politicians, and artists who support Palestinian rights are harassed, censored, and threatened.

This mirrors the treatment of de Haan, Neturei Karta, and other early Jewish critics of Zionism—dissent is not tolerated, even from fellow Jews.

Conclusion: Zionism’s War on Jewish Dissent

Zionism has never represented all Jews. From the beginning, it:

Assassinated Jewish leaders like Jacob de Haan for advocating Jewish-Palestinian coexistence.
Persecuted Orthodox Jewish communities that refused to accept a secular Jewish state.
Collaborated with antisemites while suppressing Jewish refugees who sought asylum outside of Palestine.
Continues to silence and harass Jewish activists who support Palestinian rights today.

Zionism is not a Jewish liberation movement—it is a nationalist project that sacrifices Jewish voices and Palestinian lives for political gain.

The next section will explore Zionism’s crimes against humanity, focusing on its apartheid policies and the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

VIII. Crimes Against Humanity: The Palestinian Experience

The Zionist movement, with the backing of Christian Zionists, has systematically displaced, oppressed, and ethnically cleansed Palestinians in order to establish and expand the modern state of Israel. Far from being an isolated series of conflicts, these actions constitute crimes against humanity, as defined by international law, and have been widely documented by human rights organizations.

This section will examine:

The systematic ethnic cleansing of Palestinians through land theft, forced displacement, and massacres.
Israel’s apartheid system, which enforces racial segregation and discrimination against Palestinians.
The persecution of Palestinian Christians, who are often ignored by Christian Zionists despite suffering under Israeli rule.

A. Ethnic Cleansing and Forced Displacement

Since the early 20th century, Zionist leaders have pursued a policy of removing the indigenous Palestinian population to make way for a Jewish state. This was not an accident or an unfortunate consequence of war—it was a deliberate, premeditated policy.

1. The 1948 Nakba: The Foundation of Zionist Ethnic Cleansing

The Nakba (“catastrophe”) refers to the forced displacement of over 700,000 Palestinians in 1947-48 to make way for the establishment of Israel. During this period:

Over 500 Palestinian villages and towns were destroyed by Zionist militias.
Massacres were committed to terrorize the population into fleeing, including:
- Deir Yassin (April 1948): Over 100 Palestinian men, women, and children were slaughtered by the Zionist paramilitary groups Irgun and Lehi.
- Tantura (May 1948): 200-250 Palestinian men were executed, and their bodies buried in mass graves.
- Lydda and Ramle (July 1948): 70,000 Palestinians were expelled in what became known as the “Lydda Death March.”

Zionist leaders admitted that ethnic cleansing was necessary:

David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, wrote in his diary:
- “We must expel Arabs and take their places… and, if we must use force—not to dispossess the Arabs, but to guarantee our own right to settle in those places—then we have force at our disposal.”

2. Ongoing Ethnic Cleansing: Land Theft and Displacement Today

Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinians did not stop in 1948—it continues to this day through:

Illegal Settlements: Over 700,000 Israeli settlers live in occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank, despite this being illegal under international law.
Home Demolitions:
- More than 60,000 Palestinian homes and structures have been demolished by Israeli forces since 1967.
- Families are forcibly removed, leaving thousands homeless.
Evictions in East Jerusalem:
- Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan are being forcibly removed from their homes to make way for Jewish settlers.

The goal remains the same as it was in 1948: to push Palestinians off their land and replace them with Jewish settlers.

B. Israel’s Apartheid System: Segregation and Racial Domination

Leading human rights organizations, including B’Tselem, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International, have all declared that Israel operates an apartheid system—a system of racial segregation and domination, similar to what existed in South Africa.

1. The 2018 Nation-State Law: Institutionalizing Apartheid

Israel’s 2018 Nation-State Law officially declared:

Israel is an exclusive Jewish state, effectively denying full rights to its Palestinian citizens.
Only Jewish people have the right to self-determination in Israel, reducing Palestinians to second-class citizens.
Hebrew is the only official language, demoting Arabic despite the fact that over 20% of Israel’s population is Palestinian.

2. Separate and Unequal Legal Systems

Israel enforces two different legal systems:

Jewish Israelis are subject to civil law.
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are subject to Israeli military law, meaning:
- They can be detained without trial (administrative detention).
- They have no right to due process.
- Children as young as 12 are arrested, often in night raids, and tortured during interrogation.

3. Segregation in Housing, Education, and Travel

Jewish-only roads and settlements: Palestinians are banned from using certain highways in the West Bank.
Restricted movement: Palestinians need special permits to travel within their own land.
Systematic discrimination in education and employment: Palestinian schools receive less funding than Jewish schools, and Palestinian citizens face discrimination in hiring.

These policies mirror the racial segregation of apartheid South Africa—a fact acknowledged by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and other anti-apartheid activists.

C. The Persecution of Palestinian Christians

While Christian Zionists claim to “support Israel,” they ignore the fact that Palestinian Christians are being persecuted by the Israeli state.

1. Decline of Palestinian Christian Communities

In 1947, Christians made up 20% of Palestine’s population.
Today, due to Israeli occupation and displacement, that number has fallen to less than 1%.
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ, is now completely surrounded by Israeli military checkpoints and settlements.

2. Attacks on Christian Holy Sites

Churches in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth have been attacked by Israeli settlers and right-wing extremists.
The Church of the Multiplication was set on fire by Jewish extremists in 2015.
Christian clergy have been spat on, assaulted, and harassed by Jewish fundamentalists in Israel.

3. Silence from Western Christian Zionists

Despite this persecution, evangelical leaders and Christian Zionist organizations remain silent because acknowledging Israel’s crimes would contradict their theology.

They prioritize the Israeli state over their fellow Christians.
They refuse to acknowledge Palestinian Christians as legitimate, instead labeling them “fake” or “anti-Israel.”

Christian Zionism has become a betrayal of true Christianity—instead of standing for justice, it endorses apartheid and oppression.

Conclusion: Zionism’s Crimes Against Humanity Must Be Acknowledged

The evidence is overwhelming—Israel is guilty of:

Ethnic Cleansing – From the Nakba to today’s home demolitions and settler expansion.
Apartheid – A racial segregation system where Palestinians are denied basic rights.
Crimes Against Palestinian Christians – Forced displacement, church attacks, and religious persecution.

Yet, Western governments continue to fund Israeli war crimes—largely due to the influence of Christian Zionist lobbying groups.

The next section will examine the role of Christian Zionism in shaping Western foreign policy, particularly U.S. military aid to Israel and the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices.

IX. Christian Zionism and U.S. Foreign Policy: Military Aid and Political Influence

Christian Zionism has not only shaped theological beliefs but has also played a major role in determining U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and the broader Middle East. This influence has resulted in:

Unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel, despite Israel’s human rights abuses.
The suppression of pro-Palestinian voices in American politics, media, and academia.
The use of Christian Zionist theology to justify U.S. wars in the Middle East.

Christian Zionist leaders, backed by powerful lobbying groups, have ensured that U.S. policy remains firmly aligned with Israel, even when it contradicts international law and American interests.

A. Unconditional U.S. Military Aid to Israel

The United States provides billions of dollars in military aid to Israel every year, despite the fact that Israel is one of the wealthiest and most militarily advanced nations in the world.

1. The Scale of U.S. Aid to Israel

Since 1948, the U.S. has given Israel more than $150 billion in direct aid.
In 2016, the U.S. signed a $38 billion, 10-year military aid package—the largest in history for any country.
Israel receives more U.S. foreign aid than any other nation, despite being a high-income country.

2. What This Money Funds

U.S. military aid directly funds:

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), responsible for killing thousands of Palestinian civilians.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which have destroyed homes, hospitals, and schools.
The expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
The ongoing blockade of Gaza, which has been called “collective punishment” by the United Nations.

3. Christian Zionist Justifications for Military Aid

Christian Zionists argue that:

Israel must be militarily strong to fulfill biblical prophecy.
Any reduction in military aid would be a “betrayal” of God’s chosen people.
Israel is America’s “greatest ally” in the Middle East.

However, in reality:

U.S. military aid enables Israel’s apartheid system and the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
The “special relationship” with Israel has dragged the U.S. into unnecessary wars and conflicts.
Christian Zionists push for endless support of Israel, even when it harms American interests.

B. The Role of Christian Zionist Lobbying Groups in U.S. Politics

Christian Zionists have built a powerful political machine that ensures unwavering support for Israel within the U.S. government.

1. The Rise of Christian Zionist Political Organizations

Christians United for Israel (CUFI) – Founded by John Hagee, this is the largest pro-Israel lobbying group in America, with over 10 million members.
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) – Raises hundreds of millions of dollars annually from evangelicals to fund Israeli settlements and military programs.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) – While not a Christian group, AIPAC has successfully lobbied for unconditional U.S. support for Israel, with Christian Zionist backing.

2. How Christian Zionists Influence U.S. Elections

Politicians who criticize Israel are targeted and removed from office.
Christian Zionist donors fund pro-Israel candidates, ensuring that Congress remains pro-Zionist.
State laws criminalizing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement have been pushed by Christian Zionist groups to silence pro-Palestinian activism.

3. Christian Zionist Influence on U.S. Presidents

Ronald Reagan – Supported Israel’s expansionist policies, influenced by evangelicals.
George W. Bush – Justified the Iraq War in part with biblical prophecy, backed by Christian Zionists.
Donald Trump – Recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in 2017, largely due to Christian Zionist lobbying.
Joe Biden – Despite being a Democrat, has continued Trump’s pro-Israel policies, under pressure from Zionist groups.

C. The Silencing of Pro-Palestinian Voices in American Politics and Media

Pro-Israel Christian Zionist groups have worked to suppress, intimidate, and punish Americans who speak out for Palestinian rights.

1. Criminalizing Palestinian Solidarity in the U.S.

28 U.S. states have passed laws making it illegal to boycott Israel.
BDS activists face harassment, job loss, and blacklisting.
College students and professors who criticize Israel are labeled “antisemitic” and threatened with expulsion or job termination.

2. Zionist Control Over American Media

Christian Zionists and pro-Israel groups ensure that U.S. news coverage is overwhelmingly biased in favor of Israel.

Palestinian voices are rarely heard in mainstream media.
American journalists who criticize Israel often lose their jobs.
Hollywood and the entertainment industry regularly push Zionist narratives.

3. The Smear Campaign Against Pro-Palestinian Politicians

Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have been repeatedly attacked by AIPAC and Christian Zionist groups for supporting Palestinian rights.
Anyone in Congress who criticizes Israel faces intense political pressure and risks losing their seat.

D. Christian Zionism’s Role in Justifying U.S. Wars in the Middle East

Christian Zionist ideology has not only justified Israel’s war crimes but has also been used to push the U.S. into destructive wars across the Middle East.

1. The Iraq War and Biblical Prophecy

Many evangelical leaders supported the 2003 invasion of Iraq, believing it would bring about the “End Times.”
Christian Zionists pushed for war against Iran, arguing that Iran is a “threat to Israel.”
Millions of Muslims were killed, displaced, or terrorized by U.S. military interventions, justified using Christian Zionist theology.

2. The Push for War with Iran

Christian Zionists and AIPAC have aggressively lobbied for military action against Iran.
The Trump administration came close to launching a war with Iran in 2020, largely due to evangelical pressure.
Iran is viewed as an “enemy of Israel,” and therefore, Christian Zionists believe it must be destroyed.

This shows that Christian Zionism is not just about Israel—it’s about using U.S. military power to reshape the Middle East according to biblical prophecy.

Conclusion: Christian Zionism as a Tool of Imperialism

Christian Zionists have hijacked U.S. foreign policy to serve the interests of Israel at the expense of American interests, international law, and human rights.

Unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel continues despite Israel’s war crimes.
Christian Zionist lobbying groups ensure that Congress remains pro-Israel.
Pro-Palestinian voices are silenced through legal and media censorship.
Christian Zionist theology is used to justify U.S. wars in the Middle East.

The next section will explore how we can challenge Christian Zionist influence and advocate for justice in Palestine.

X. Challenging Christian Zionism and Advocating for Justice

Christian Zionism is not just a theological misinterpretation—it is a political movement that enables war, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid. By fusing biblical prophecy with imperialism and nationalism, Christian Zionism has:

Legitimized Israel’s crimes against humanity by portraying its policies as part of God’s plan.
Hijacked U.S. foreign policy, ensuring that billions in military aid continue flowing to Israel, regardless of its violations of human rights.
Silenced pro-Palestinian voices in politics, media, and academia, labeling any criticism of Israel as “antisemitic.”
Endangered global peace by fueling U.S. wars in the Middle East based on religious extremism rather than diplomacy and justice.

This movement has betrayed the teachings of Jesus Christ, who emphasized peace, justice, and love for all people, including the oppressed. Christian Zionism, instead, has prioritized the interests of a secular nationalist state over the Gospel’s call for justice.

The question now is: How do we challenge Christian Zionism and advocate for justice?

A. Exposing the Theological Errors of Christian Zionism

1. Reclaiming Biblical Truth

Christian Zionism distorts scripture to justify violence and oppression. The New Testament clearly teaches that:

God’s promises to Abraham were fulfilled spiritually, not through a modern nation-state. (Galatians 3:28-29)
Jesus rejected nationalism and militarism, calling for a kingdom based on righteousness, not conquest. (John 18:36)
True worship is not tied to a land, temple, or political entity but is done “in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:21-24)

Churches, pastors, and theologians must actively challenge the misuse of scripture by Christian Zionists and reclaim the Bible’s message of justice.

2. Confronting Christian Zionist Leaders

Prominent Christian Zionist figures—such as John Hagee, Pat Robertson, and Mike Huckabee—must be held accountable for their promotion of war and apartheid.

Churches should reject partnerships with organizations like Christians United for Israel (CUFI), which bankrolls Israeli settlements.
Evangelicals must expose how these leaders exploit biblical prophecy for political and financial gain.
Seminaries and Christian institutions should educate believers on the dangers of Zionist theology.

B. Challenging U.S. Military and Political Support for Israel

1. End Unconditional U.S. Military Aid to Israel

The $3.8 billion per year in U.S. aid to Israel funds apartheid and ethnic cleansing. Ending this aid is a moral and legal necessity.

Support legislative efforts to cut military aid, such as those led by Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar.
Expose how Israel uses American tax dollars to kill Palestinian civilians and expand illegal settlements.
Hold politicians accountable for supporting Israel’s war crimes, regardless of their party.

2. Push Back Against Pro-Israel Lobbying Groups

Organizations like AIPAC and CUFI have bought political loyalty to Israel. They must be exposed and opposed.

Call out politicians who take pro-Israel PAC money and prioritize Israel over U.S. interests.
Support grassroots movements like Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow, which challenge Zionist propaganda.
Fight against anti-BDS laws that criminalize Americans for boycotting Israeli apartheid.

C. Advocating for Palestinian Human Rights

1. Support the Palestinian-Led BDS Movement

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement is one of the most effective ways to pressure Israel to comply with international law.

Boycott companies that profit from Israeli apartheid, such as HP, Puma, and Airbnb.
Divest from organizations that fund Israeli occupation, including Christian Zionist charities.
Sanction Israeli war criminals who oversee illegal settlements and military operations against Palestinians.

2. Center Palestinian Voices

For too long, Palestinians have been silenced in Western media and politics.

Listen to Palestinian activists, scholars, and clergy who document Israel’s crimes.
Amplify the voices of Palestinian Christians, who are often erased by Christian Zionist narratives.
Educate others about the reality of life under Israeli occupation, using resources from groups like B’Tselem and Amnesty International.

3. Demand an End to Israeli Apartheid

Israel must be held accountable for its racist, colonial policies.

Call for an end to settlement expansion and the demolition of Palestinian homes.
Demand that Israel grant equal rights to all people, regardless of ethnicity or religion.
Expose Israel’s apartheid laws, which restrict Palestinian movement, education, and freedom.

D. Rejecting Christian Zionist Warmongering and Imperialism

1. Stop Using the Bible to Justify War

Christian Zionists pushed the U.S. into the Iraq War, supported war with Iran, and continue to advocate for endless Middle Eastern conflicts.

Challenge politicians who use biblical prophecy to justify military action.
Oppose U.S. wars in the Middle East that serve Israeli and Zionist interests.
Demand that American foreign policy be based on diplomacy and justice, not religious extremism.

2. Hold Christian Zionists Accountable for Promoting Genocide

Christian Zionists actively support:

Israeli bombing campaigns that kill Palestinian children.
The starvation and siege of Gaza.
The ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestinian villages.

This is not Christianity—this is war propaganda. Churches must:

Condemn the role of Christian Zionism in enabling genocide.
Reject leaders who prioritize Israeli expansion over human dignity.
Preach the true Gospel, which demands justice for the oppressed, not blind loyalty to a political state.

E. A Call to Action: Building a Global Movement for Justice

The fight against Christian Zionism is not just about theology—it is about standing for truth, justice, and human rights.

What You Can Do Today:

Educate Yourself and Others:
- Read books by Ilan Pappé, Edward Said, and Noura Erakat on Zionism and Palestine.
- Follow Palestinian journalists and activists on social media.
- Watch documentaries like The Occupation of the American Mind and Gaza Fights for Freedom.
Take Action:
- Support BDS and pressure businesses, universities, and churches to divest from Israeli apartheid.
- Attend protests, sign petitions, and demand accountability from elected officials.
- Challenge Christian Zionist leaders in your churches and communities.
Speak Out Against Zionism’s Crimes:
- Don’t let Zionists silence you with accusations of “antisemitism.”
- Remind people that Judaism and Zionism are not the same.
- Uplift the voices of Jewish anti-Zionists who fight for Palestinian freedom.

Final Words: A Call for True Christian Justice

Jesus Christ stood with the oppressed, not the oppressors. He would never support apartheid, ethnic cleansing, or war. To be true followers of Christ, we must:

Stand against Christian Zionism and its false gospel of nationalism and violence.
Fight for Palestinian liberation, just as Christians fought against apartheid in South Africa.
Speak boldly for justice, even when it is unpopular.

The time for silence is over. The time for action is now.

Will you stand with the oppressed, or will you remain complicit?