Zionist Irredentist Ideology
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A Zionist Irredentist Ideology is a irredentism ideology that seeks to establish a Jewish homeland within the biblical lands of Israel.
- Context:
- It can (typically) claim Jewish Territory based on Jewish Historys and Jewish Lore.
- It can (often) seek to reunite Jewish Populations under one state.
- It can (often) be a response to historical persecution and a quest for a secure homeland for Jewish People.
- It can be believed by a Zionist Irredentist Movement.
- It can be driven by Jewish Nationalism.
- It can range from Peaceful Zionism to being Armed Zionism.
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- Example(s):
- One that seeks the entire Biblical Lands Of Israel, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip, currently under Palestinian control:
- Women in Green's version which advocates for Jewish sovereignty over the entire Land of Israel, including the West Bank, through public events, educational programs, and campaigns opposing territorial concessions.
- One that pursues Jewish settlement in the West Bank, driven by the belief that this territory is part of the Historical Land Of Israel as described in the Hebrew Bible:
- Yesha Council's version which supports the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria) by lobbying for favorable policies and providing support.
- Amana's version which emphasizes Jewish sovereignty over the West Bank through planning and constructing new settlements.
- Gush Emunim's version which views the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights as integral parts of the Land of Israel (and so promotes Jewish settlements in them).
- One that claims East Jerusalem, which is considered the historical and spiritual center of the Jewish People, leading to ongoing conflicts with Palestinian claims to the same area:
- Ateret Cohanim's version which aims to establish a Jewish presence in East Jerusalem, particularly in the Old City and surrounding neighborhoods, through property acquisition and legal support.
- El'ad (Ir David Foundation)'s version which seeks to strengthen the Jewish connection to the City of David and Silwan in East Jerusalem by supporting archaeological projects and settling Jewish families in these areas.
- One that calls for the annexation of the Golan Heights, captured by Israel from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967, based on strategic and historical significance:
- Gush Emunim's version which views the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights as integral parts of the Land of Israel (and so promotes Jewish settlements in them).
- One that advocates for Jewish sovereignty over the entirety of Jerusalem, including areas with significant Palestinian populations, reflecting the religious importance of the city in Judaism:
- Ateret Cohanim's version which aims to establish a Jewish presence in East Jerusalem, particularly in the Old City and surrounding neighborhoods, through property acquisition and legal support.
- El'ad (Ir David Foundation)'s version which seeks to strengthen the Jewish connection to the City of David and Silwan in East Jerusalem by supporting archaeological projects and settling Jewish families in these areas.
- Additional Examples:
- Regavim's version which engages in legal advocacy to ensure state lands in the West Bank are used according to Israeli law, often countering illegal Palestinian construction and promoting Jewish land use.
- Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (Jewish National Fund)'s version which involves land acquisition and infrastructure development to support Jewish settlements in the West Bank, focusing on long-term sustainability and growth.
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- One that seeks the entire Biblical Lands Of Israel, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip, currently under Palestinian control:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Palestinian Irredentism, which seeks to establish an independent state encompassing the territories of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, currently under Israeli control.
- Pan-Arab Irredentism, which seeks to unite Arab nations and peoples into a single state or federation, often in opposition to the establishment of a Jewish state in the region.
- See: Irredentist Ideology, Nationalism, Expansionism, Ethnic Nationalism.