CMV: If you oppose Israel's right to exist, you are indirectly supporting the Axis of Iran-Russia-China-North Korea

Let's be clear from the outset: this view specifically addresses those who oppose Israel's right to exist as a state, not those who merely criticize its policies. Criticism of government actions is valid for any country; denying a nation's right to exist is a fundamentally different stance.

Israel, and Jews in general, have faced historical opposition that predates current conflicts. Even before the Nakba, 22% of UN members (almost all Muslim countries) voted against the partition plan. From its founding, Israel faced an arms embargo, long before any accusations of "genocide" in Gaza, and even before the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank in 1967.

This hostility isn't new. Take the 1975 UN resolution declaring "Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination" (repealed only in 1991). The reasons for opposing Israel's existence have long predated its recent actions. This isn't to say Israel is above criticism—like many nations, it has made mistakes and committed controversial actions.

Now, even if we assume that Israel bears significant responsibility for the current conflict, how do you justify the involvement of other groups like Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and Shia militias in Iraq and Syria? These aren't "freedom fighters" - they're Iran-backed terrorists.

Iran is part of what some call the "Axis of Upheaval" or CRINK (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea). These regimes are not just territorial aggressors; they systematically violate human rights and oppress their populations. Their shared goal includes destabilizing the global order by undermining democracies like Israel. When you oppose Israel, you're playing right into their hands.

The recent surge of anti-Israel sentiment began immediately after the events of 7/10—long before any hospitals or schools in Gaza were even touched. Iran and Qatar quickly funded a massive anti-Israel campaign, showing that the outcry wasn't solely about Israel's actions but part of a larger effort to delegitimize its existence.

Here's the bottom line: Israel, whether you like it or not, agree with its policies or not, is still a liberal democracy. It has its flaws, but it maintains core democratic principles like free elections, an independent judiciary, and freedom of press. Try finding that in Iran, Russia, China, or North Korea. When you oppose Israel’s existence rather than its policies, you're siding with these authoritarian regimes, whether you mean to or not.

I can criticize policies without denying a nation's right to exist:

  • I oppose the Trail of Tears, but I don't call for the dissolution of the USA.
  • I condemn Canada's Indian residential school system, but I don't demand Canada cease to exist.
  • I deplore Australia's Stolen Generations policy, but I don't argue for erasing Australia from the map.
  • I criticize the British expulsion of the Chagossians and the Falklands dispute, but I don't question the UK's right to exist.
  • I disagree with Turkey's occupation of Northern Cyprus, but I don't deny Turkey's statehood.
  • I condemn the occupation of Tibet, but I don't demand China cease to exist.
  • I disagree with Russia's actions in Ukraine and Georgia, but I don't argue for erasing Russia from the map.

See the difference?

You might think you're standing up for human rights by opposing Israel. But here's the harsh truth: you're inadvertently supporting regimes that are the world's worst human rights abusers. It's a classic case of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" - except your "friend" in this case is a group of oppressive dictatorships.

A weaker Israel doesn't mean a better Middle East. It means a stronger Iran, a bolder Russia, and a more aggressive China. Is that really the world you want to support?

You can criticize Israeli policies. You can advocate for Palestinian rights. But the moment you start questioning Israel's right to exist, you've crossed a line. You're no longer just a critic - you're an unwitting ally of global authoritarianism.