Durban 2001: How Zionism Became a Dirty Word
Summary
Host Noam Weissman examines the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban, arguing it shaped modern anti-Israel rhetoric. He traces the history from Zionism’s origins to the 1975 UN resolution equating Zionism with racism. Through accounts of Jewish student delegates, the episode details how the conference was hijacked by anti-Semitic groups, leading to a US walkout and lasting impacts on global discourse.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Unpacking Israeli History and Borderlines
The Durban Conference and Herzl's Zionist Vision
UN Resolution 3379: Zionism as Racism (1975-1991)
Preparations for the 2001 Durban Conference
The Youth Summit: Hostility and Isolation
The NGO Forum: Anti-Semitism and the Walkout
Aftermath: 9/11, Failed Follow-ups, and Global Impact
Rabbi Sacks: 'A People That Dwells Alone' vs. Apart
Promotion for Borderlines with That Semite
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