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One of the more controversial components of this emerging populist left will be a strong anti-Israel stance, often framed under the guise of anti-Zionism. While claiming to oppose anti-Semitism, this position will involve framing Israel as a genocidal state, calling for boycotts, disinvestments, and sanctions.
This tactic serves multiple purposes: it expands appeal to anti-establishment and anti-globalist factions, both on the left and among parts of the Muslim and Arab communities in Europe and the U.S. The strategy effectively merges anti-Israel activism with broader anti-elites and anti-capitalist narratives, creating a coalition of diverse but united factions.