Pro-Israel Dem. Haley Stevens says anti-Zionism has become a hate movement in America -interview

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, former US Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) stated that "anti-Zionism is a hate movement that has taken over in America and throughout parts of the West." Following her primary loss, Stevens visited Israel to emphasize that the delegitimization of Israel has become an "infection" within the Democratic Party, moving beyond legitimate policy criticism. She recounted being "demonized" and physically threatened for her pro-Israel stance, highlighting a trend where domestic American frustrations are projected onto Israel. Stevens criticized figures like Abdul El-Sayed and Senator Bernie Sanders, arguing that their rhetoric contributes to a "sickness that needs to end." Despite acknowledging flaws in the current Israeli government, she stressed that a government's policies should not be used to delegitimize the entire nation, reaffirming Israel's role as a vital US strategic partner.