Glenn Greenwald on Israel and Zionism

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes concerning Israel, Zionism, and their relationship to Jewish identity and political advocacy.

Scope: Distinguishes criticism of Israeli policy, opposition to Zionism, and claims about Jewish people while documenting where participants dispute those boundaries.

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1 matching event · Inclusive range: August 24, 2026–August 24, 2026

1 total published event · Inclusive range: August 24, 2026–August 24, 2026

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1 distinct published event overall · Inclusive range: August 24, 2026–August 24, 2026

1 event on this page · Inclusive range: August 24, 2026–August 24, 2026

August 24, 2026Minimized

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Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews, Israel, and antisemitic violence

“they seem to be reserving their greatest venom and the bulk of their energy attacking Hasan Piker, who isn’t on the ballot”

Speaker capacity: Journalist and host
Editorial rationale: The statement minimizes the controversy’s electoral relevance without clearly endorsing Piker’s exact wording.

Glenn Greenwald response to the political reaction to Hasan Piker (opens in a new tab)

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Greenwald criticizes the scale and political focus of the backlash without directly resolving the disputed interpretation.

View context Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews, Israel, and antisemitic violence