Sarah Longwell 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: September 1, 2026–September 1, 2026

1 total published event · Inclusive range: September 1, 2026–September 1, 2026

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

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

September 1, 2026Minimized

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

“Personally I think everyone should ignore him. He’s not an important figure in politics.”

Speaker capacity: Publisher, The Bulwark; host, The Focus Group
Editorial rationale: She addresses the attention the dispute deserves, not the truth of the competing interpretations.

Sarah Longwell response to Hasan Piker discourse (opens in a new tab)

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Longwell treats the dispute as undeserving of further political attention rather than taking a position on the underlying wording.

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