The Erosion of Zion: A Cautionary Tale for the Ages The recent assault on Iran by Israeli forces has left many in the region questioning the very foundations of a state once hailed as a beacon of democracy and progress.
Omer Bartov's erudite review of Israel's founding and subsequent decline notes that this is not an isolated incident, but rather the latest chapter in a long narrative of moral and political erosion.
Israel's transformation from a symbol of hope and liberation for Jewish people worldwide to a regional power with a history of militarism and occupation has been unfolding over several decades.