The War against West Asia and the Stranger in Our Midst

Abstract

This text presents a polemical critique of modern Zionism and the historical narratives used to justify the state of Israel. It argues that the current conflict in the Muslim world reflects deeper ideological and historical tensions, portraying Israel as a colonial project rooted in religious and political myths. The author disputes the historical and genetic continuity between the ancient Banī Isrāʾīl and modern Jews, claiming that Judaism emerged later as a religious movement shaped by scribal elites in Mesopotamia. The text also contends that Jewish presence in Palestine has not been continuous for the past two millennia and challenges linguistic claims surrounding the revival of Hebrew, describing modern Hebrew as a reconstructed language with significant inconsistencies. Furthermore, the author frames Zionism within a broader tradition of imperial ideologies, linking it to concepts such as England’s “Elect Nation” and the Nazi idea of a “Master Race.” Concluding with commentary on contemporary geopolitics, the piece argues that the vision of “Greater Israel” is unrealistic and asserts that regional forces, particularly Iran, have exposed the fragility of this project.