Simone Zimmerman

Simone Zimmerman is a Jewish American activist known for her work countering Zionist and Israeli narratives and advocating for Palestinian rights. She co‑founded IfNotNow (https://www.ifnotnowmovement.org), a movement of young American Jews challenging institutional support for the occupation, and has held leadership roles in J Street U and B’Tselem USA. Her public statements and organizing reflect a sustained critique and rejection of Zionism and the international political structures that enable Israeli apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide. Zimmerman’s dissent is rooted in her upbringing within mainstream American Jewish institutions and her subsequent break from their narratives about Israel. Her writing, interviews, and public advocacy place her among the most prominent voices in contemporary Jewish anti‑Zionist movements, contributing to a generational shift in how young Jews engage with questions of identity, justice, and Palestinian solidarity.