What Does Zionism Mean to British Jews in 2026?

More than 50 Jewish communal organisations have signed the J50 Declaration on Zionism and Antisemitism, affirming that Zionism forms part of Jewish identity. For WBII, this is an opportunity to move beyond slogans. Zionism does not require British Jews to support every decision of every Israeli government, and disagreement with policy does not erase a historic, cultural and national connection with Israel. At a time when ‘Zionist’ is increasingly used as an accusation, the constructive task is education: explain Jewish self-determination, recognise diversity and make space for disagreement without delegitimising the relationship itself.