A profound intellectual shift is transforming the Western view on the Palestinian cause, moving beyond political rhetoric to challenge the foundational narrative of Zionism. In his latest book, "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History," Benjamin Moser highlights how younger Western generations are scrutinizing the origins and legitimacy of the Israeli state. Moser argues that the Western establishment’s support for Israel is increasingly driven by economic and geostrategic interests rather than firm ideological conviction. The author contends that figures like Theodor Herzl and Arthur Balfour were motivated by a desire to expel Jews from Europe, branding their initiatives as inherently antisemitic. By revisiting historical events, such as the 1924 assassination of Jacob de Haan in Jerusalem by Isaac Ben-Zvi, Moser underscores a long-standing Jewish opposition to the Zionist project. This intellectual evolution suggests that the future of the region is shifting away from the failed promises of normalization, as Western support for the Zionist narrative continues to crumble.