Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam The Truth About Antizionism with Adam Louis-Klein
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Mar 11, 2026 
Adam Louis-Klein, writer, philosopher and anthropologist finishing a PhD and founder of the Movement Against Antizionism (MAAZ), discusses defining and confronting anti-Zionism. He recounts his October 7th turning point and explains academic tools used to both enable and fight anti-Zionist claims. He outlines core libels, contrasts anti-Zionism with antisemitism, and describes practical tactics like meme warfare and online education.
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October 7th Was Adam's Turning Point
- Adam Louis-Klein describes an instant turning point after returning from fieldwork and seeing anti-Zionist vitriol online following October 7th.
- He compares it to Herzl's moment: the sudden clarity that a new form of hostile public discourse had arrived and required an intellectual response.
Anti-Zionism Is A Global Hate Movement
- Anti-Zionism is defined plainly as a global hate movement targeting the state of Israel rather than merely a political critique.
- Adam argues stigmatizing the hate movement itself matters regardless of debates about whether it qualifies as antisemitism.
The Three Libels That Structure Anti-Zionism
- Adam identifies three recurring libels in anti-Zionist discourse: colonizer, apartheid/racist, and genocide.
- These libels form a serial narrative that moves from Jews as foreign colonizers to racialized oppressors and finally to alleged genocidal intent.