This AJC resource addresses and refutes common misconceptions about Israel, providing historical and legal context for several controversial claims. It clarifies that Israel is a multicultural society where the majority of its Jewish population originates from Middle Eastern and African countries, and it argues that Zionism is a national liberation movement rather than a colonial project. The guide also explains that security measures often labeled as “apartheid” are actually targeted efforts to prevent terrorism, while emphasizing that all Israeli citizens enjoy equal civil rights.
