Attorney Josef Avesar, founder of the Israeli Palestinian Confederation, discussed his transformation from Zionism to anti-Zionism, driven by his belief that a Jewish state undermines equality and harms both Jews and Palestinians. He outlined the Confederation’s vision: one federal government for Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, with a constitution, parliament, president, and judiciary guaranteeing equal rights for all.
Avesar criticized reliance on current political leaders and Israel’s Zionist government, instead calling for democracy, separation of religion and state, and governance based on a shared constitution. He noted rising interest in the proposal, particularly after October 7th, and highlighted ongoing constitutional updates.
