Anti-Zionism and Rome

[u/AlphaCentauri10]

I lived in Rome for 20 years, and I have been to more pro-palestine protests than I can count. Now something occuree to me while I was reading about jewish Anti-Zionism in the heart of Israel. Not once I've ever heard of any Anti-Zionist groups in Italy, they might exist as individuals, but I never heard of any activity in Rome. Do any of my Jewish brothers and sisters know anything about Jewish Anti-Zionism in Rome?

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[u/Odd_Spray_5442]

I would try to connect with pro-Palestinians and see if there are other Jews among them. As a Jew, I feel there is so much value in standing up against Israel and claiming “not in my name!” We are the ones who can change this although I know it will take time.

[u/AlphaCentauri10 → u/Odd_Spray_5442]

I have my family in Rom, someone in the comments suggested an organisation, which I will definitely visit next time I'm in Rome.

[u/DurianVisual3167]

Laboratorio ebraico antirazzista is an Anti-Zionist Jewish group in Italy, I believe based in Rome.

[u/AlphaCentauri10 → u/DurianVisual3167]

Thank you so much. This is very helpful.

[u/Yoramus]

Not in Rome but there is Moni Ovadia and there are voices like Gad Lerner who is very critical of Israel from a very liberal position

[u/AlphaCentauri10 → u/Yoramus]

I've always had respect for Gad Lerner, I sensed a great evolution in his views on the conflict in thr last 20 years. Yes he's very critical of Israel's policies but I cannot say he's anti-Zionist. Frankly I never heard of Moni Ovadia, maybe because his anti Israel views are not new, so he's always been censored from mainstream media.

[u/KeyLime044]

I unfortunately couldn't find anything, any sort of active Jewish group or organization in Italy that is pro-Palestine or anti-Zionist. I used search engines and social media sites to look for any, to no avail. I even asked ChatGPT, and it basically says no there isn't anything in Italy, unlike in France (UJFP, Tsedek Collectif), the Netherlands (Erev Rav) or other Western European countries. Here is ChatGPT's response:

"Pro-Palestinian Jewish organizations or activist groups similar to UJFP in France appear to be less prominent or active in Italy compared to other European countries. Italy’s Jewish community is relatively small and has historically been more focused on preserving cultural heritage and combating antisemitism, rather than aligning with international political movements related to Israel-Palestine. Additionally, Italy’s general political stance on Israel-Palestine tends to prioritize diplomatic and trade relationships with Israel while offering conditional support for Palestinian humanitarian efforts  .

While specific Jewish-led pro-Palestinian initiatives in Italy have not been widely documented, some broader activist spaces in Italy address Israel-Palestine issues. These include academic discussions, peace-building forums, and alliances that may involve individual Jewish voices advocating for Palestinian rights as part of larger coalitions .

If you’re seeking involvement in such efforts, connecting with general pro-Palestinian organizations in Italy or exploring academic institutions and their dialogue platforms might be a good starting point. These spaces often encourage diverse participation and may include Jewish individuals or groups advocating for Palestinian solidarity."

[u/AlphaCentauri10 → u/KeyLime044]

Thank you.