It’s not exactly the most controversial thing to say that we live in one of the most polarized times in history. For Zionists, especially those of us in the Diaspora, this is even more apparent; our numbers seem few, and our allies seem fewer. We accept all who appear to defend and support us, and I mean all. And this is perhaps the most dangerous thing to the future of Zionism, second only to the Kahanist settler movement.

Consider first the diplomatic case of Azerbaijan. Israel and Azerbaijan have enjoyed a positive relationship since 1997, but is this one Israel should strive for?

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is very complicated, but I’ll do a slight recap: the Armenians in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh voted to leave Azerbaijan to join Armenia, leading to cycles of violence between the two countries. As of late, Azerbaijani war crimes have come under increased scrutiny, including the ethnic cleansing of virtually all Armenians from the disputed region.

Should Israel, a country constantly defending itself from false accusations of war crimes such as ethnic cleansing and genocide, be associated with a country actually involved in these........

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