Article Review The Non Jewish Zionism How did the Europeans Found the Zionist Thought

the international and political journal

Authors

  • doaa maher fasil

Abstract

This article, by Dr. Sanaa Hammoudi, examines the role of European movements and non-Jewish figures in laying the groundwork for Zionist thought—well before the emergence of the organized political Zionist movement led by Theodor Herzl in 1897.
Studying the origins and evolution of the Zionist movement is a significant endeavor in both historical and political scholarship, given its profound impact on the history of the Middle East—most notably its consequences for the Palestinian homeland and the Palestinian cause. While Zionism is frequently perceived as a Jewish political movement—its formal arrival on the global stage often associated with the First Zionist Congress held in Basel, Switzerland, in 1897 under the leadership of Theodor Herzl—an investigation into the roots of Zionist ideology reveals the existence of earlier European projects and concepts. These initiatives helped cultivate a political, intellectual, and religious environment conducive to the movement's subsequent growth.
In this context, the article seeks to re-examine the origins of Zionism by focusing on the role played by non-Jewish Europeans—most notably the significant influence of British colonialism. The concept of establishing a nation-state to gather Jews from across the globe into a single geographic territory was not solely the product of Jewish political activity in the late nineteenth century; rather, it was preceded by ideas championed by various European thinkers, politicians, and clergy members.

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Published

2026-11-15

How to Cite

fasil, doaa maher . (2026). Article Review The Non Jewish Zionism How did the Europeans Found the Zionist Thought : the international and political journal . The International and Political Journal, (68). Retrieved from https://ipj.uomustansiriyah.edu.iq/index.php/political/article/view/595