Fascists, Fundamentalists, and Anarcho-Zionism

Our readers are probably aware of the support given to Israel by many far-right groups. The picture above demonstrates the support given to Israel by groups like the English Defence League, a group that stages anti-Islamic protests and is quite possibly pseudo-fascist, although they are certainly extreme nationalists. They also seem to be anti-Semitic, as per the previous link. There are also the "Christian Zionists", who support Israel on a religious basis. B"ZAYON's relationship to these groups ideologically must be based on two facts- the reasons these groups support Israel, and whether their beliefs are compatible with ours. A group like the EDL, well known for it's anti-Islamic stance, may only support Israel as a form of attack against the Islamic world. The Christian Zionists support Israel due to their messianic, millenarian belief that an autonomous Jewish state will hasten the arrival of their messiah-god. At B"ZAYON, we believe that the state of Israel does and should have a positive existence- existence for it's own sake and not to just fight Islam or for some other goal. Furthermore, we are not by any stretch of the imagination Christian. However, some would argue, we have to take all the help we can get in the fight for Israel's survival. Not so, we say; if we compromise our most basic beliefs, then the existence of a Jewish state will be for nought. We can not, under any circumstances, compromise with fascists and bigots, because associations with enemies of liberty and equality are untenable to the Anarcho-Zionist. Hatred of moderate Islam and Muslims is unintellectual, xenophobic, and shortsighted. Opposition to radical Islam is a necessity- but we should not make blanket statements. Perhaps there is room for alliance with the Christian Zionists, as they are not inherently a threat to our belief system, so long as there is no proselytism. But we shouldn't repeat the mistakes of Lehi, the Freedom Fighters of Israel, who dirtied themselves by attempting to bargain with Nazi Germany. Lehi were not fascists, but in some ways they are guilty by association. Let us retain our beliefs, even in the face of tempting temporary support.