Richard Cohen

Richard Cohen is a syndicated columnist and author known for his critique of Zionism and Israel's history, particularly its treatment of Palestinians. His book 'Israel: Is It Good for the Jews?' reflects on the harm caused by Zionism and questions the assumptions underpinning the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Cohen critiques early Zionists for their failure to consider Palestinian opposition and highlights the moral and political challenges arising from Israeli policies of occupation and ethnic displacement. While critical of Israel, he frames his dissent as coming from a place of support and concern for Jewish identity and history.