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Zionism is an extension of Western imperialism in the Holy Land: Historian

Prominent Palestinian American historian Ussama Makdisi underscores the paradox of European antisemitism contributing to sympathy for Zionism and explores how the Jewish Question influenced Western backing for the movement, citing the example of British Secretary Edwin Montagu's opposition to the Balfour Declaration.

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"Though the first group of Protestant missionaries in the Holy Land of the early 19th century wanted to convert Jews, Muslims and Christians, their views grew more nuanced as a result of their experiences in the field." However, secular liberals and their liberal states have been playing a crucial role in support of Zionism and Israel, he noted.