Loss of Support for Israel in Western European Countries
Israel has seen a significant drop in support from Western European nations, particularly after the escalation of its military operations in Gaza since late 2023. A poll by Morning Consult revealed declining favorability for Israel in 42 out of 43 countries, with the UK, Germany, and France showing sharp declines. This shift has prompted public protests and critical statements from European leaders, indicating frustration with Israel's actions. Under the Biden administration, skepticism towards Israel has increased, with President Biden warning that Israel is “starting to lose global support” due to its military tactics. The Israeli government's policies contradict the American and European vision for peace, particularly its rejection of a two-state solution. Specific Israeli actions—such as military operations in Gaza, settlement expansion, and violations of international law—are fundamentally at odds with European democratic and humanitarian principles. In contrast, during the Trump administration, Israel received unprecedented support, highlighted by actions like recognizing Jerusalem as its capital and the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations with Arab states without requiring concessions on Palestinian rights. This previous support has now shifted, resulting in European calls for sanctions and a reevaluation of EU-Israel relations amidst growing discontent.
Comparative Analysis: Right Extremism in Israel, Trumpism, and Nazi Germany’s Political Doctrine
The comparative analysis highlights the ideological parallels between right extremism in Israel, Trumpism in the U.S., and Nazi Germany’s political doctrine, focusing on ultra-nationalism, supremacy, and exclusion. All three movements uphold a belief in the superiority of their respective groups—Jews in Israel, white Christians in Trumpism, and Aryans in Nazi ideology—while marginalizing others, particularly non-Jewish minorities and ethnic groups. Rhetorically, they employ strategies that demonize perceived threats, using grievance narratives to unify their bases and justify policies. The ideological convergence between radical Zionism and Nazi notions of ethnic purity reveals a shared belief in the impossibility of coexistence and the necessity for segregation or removal of perceived outsiders. Historical connections, such as the cooperation between some Zionist leaders and Nazi officials, underscore this alignment. Leadership figures Benjamin Netanyahu and Adolf Hitler exemplify this ethno-nationalist agenda, promoting policies that prioritize their groups while enforcing exclusionary measures against others. Both leaders have positioned themselves as defenders of their nations, justifying aggressive policies under the guise of existential threats, thereby facilitating a dangerous framework centered on supremacy and exclusion.