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NORMAN FINKELSTEIN – Political scientist

NORMAN FINKELSTEIN – Political scientist

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Are American Jews, as Norman Finkelstein claims, falling out of love with Israel?

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American Presidents have long been criticised for being too in
thrall to the Jewish lobby, and that American Jews influence US
foreign policy, which explains America's unwavering support for
Israel.

So what happens if American Jews fall out of love with Israel?
That's what the Jewish American academic Norman Finkelstein
claims is happening. He suggests that American Jews are now
unhappy with what Israel is doing and they want to distance
themselves from the country.

Finkelstein is nothing if not controversial. He, after all, is
famous for accusing Jews of exploiting the Holocaust. His actions
have resulted in him being banned from entering Israel.

Could he be right and, if he is, what does that mean for
America's Middle East policy?