THE ZIONIST STORY

The Zionist Story is a 2009 independent documentary directed by Ronen Berelovich that presents an overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of Zionist ideology and its historical implementation. The film utilizes archival footage alongside commentary from Berelovich, who draws on his background as an Israeli and former reserve soldier, and contributions from scholars including Ilan Pappe, Alan Hart, Jeff Halper, and Terry Boullata. It covers the late 19th-century origins of Zionism, the 1948 establishment of Israel amid displacement of Palestinian populations, subsequent wars, settlement expansion, and ongoing territorial disputes. Running 75 minutes, the production is distributed via platforms like YouTube and Top Documentary Films, aiming to contextualize core motivations behind the conflict.