What we mean when we say that Zionism is rooted in racism and colonialism

You might have heard when those of us who morally and intellectually oppose Zionism say that it is rooted in both racism and colonialism. What do we actually mean by this?
Here is a little short talk that demonstrates which in which Zionism, from the very origin of it in Theodor Herzl to this very week's language by Netanyahu and Israeli president Herzog replicates racist colonial language of "civilization" and "barbarism."
Both the 19th century founders of European Zionism like Hertzl and today's Israeli politicians align themselves with the racism of 19th and 20th century European colonialism against black and brown (and colonized) people all over the world. The short talk offers a few examples.
By the way, there is one place in the video where I misspoke about the 20,000 people killed, those are obviously Palestinians not Israelis.
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[@user-lg2od3bz6f]

Thank you, sir, for your explanation

[@anniechaklader5337]

Thank you for this thorough explanation, very helpful.

[@altonchian9212]

I appreciate Omid sharing this knowledge and facts about the roots of zionism with us ,Perhaps a similar approach should be taken towards our own so called leaders in Islamic world as well, who are equally racist , brutal and inhumane. From Turkey to Arabia to Egypt or to any Islamic country which one , has taken a meaningful action against this genocide ? Only thanks to South Africa which isn’t ruled by acclaimed muslim rulers have taken a serious action against genocide,

[@Christopher0632]

Theodor Herzl was an Atheist and most of the founders of Israel were not particularly religious at all. Initially, most Rabbis did not approve Zionism and even today the majority of Jews that are speaking out against the ideology today are Rabbis.

[@mzfreestyler8169]

As a Zionist I really appreciate your sufi teachings. Listening to your channel on the train puts me into a tranquil meditative state. The Jews have a long history in Canaan. The philistines (greek invaders) occupied that region in the 12 century which is the reason that during the British Mandate the region was called Palestine. The Palestinian arabs and the Israeli jews must remember to live peacefully with one another. Don't forget who started this war on the 7th of October. I think that anti Zionism ultimately originates from fear. What are your thoughts?

[@brotheromid]

Thank you for your kind words about the Sufi teachings I share. Jews and Arabs all have a long history in Palestine, and I don't find that negating either community's history is fruitful. For example, for the last thousand years surely it has been the Palestinians living on the land, farming it, etc. Surely we are in agreement that Arabs and Jews must be granted the fullness of rights, dignity, and equality. Where we might respectfully disagree is the "who started it" conversation. Remember that the ethnic cleansing of Palestine already took place 75 years ago, and that according to most human rights organizations and even Israeli ones Palestinians live under an apartheid condition. So without supporting the actions of October 7th, and while certainly seeing Israel's response as genocidal and savage, I would see the roots of the condition in a fifty year occupation and apartheid that simply have to be addressed if there is to be hope for peaceful co-existence. Having said that, I have lived long enough to know that KZbin comments section are rarely the place for the most fruitful exchange. And with that, I wish you well and ask God to bless all the residents of this sacred and tortured land. Amin, Amen.

[@samyost9592]

My thoughts are that Zionist start wars by using deception in their Media. I think Israel is a war mongering state and needs defunded.