Zionism: How a movement opposed by most Jews spawned the idea of Israel

For much of the 19th century when the Zionist movement emerged, it was opposed by majority of Jews. Critics of Zionism have concentrated upon the continued expansion and occupation of Palestine by Israel. Adrija Roychowdhury finds out why the movement received the backing of the major world powers and led to the birth of Israel.

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