Casablancas on Zionism and Privilege | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

Julian Casablancas sparked controversy at Oxford by defending his earlier remarks criticizing “American Zionists” who he claims benefit from white privilege while pretending to suffer oppression — a stance he clarifies targets only “settler-style expansionists” and “indoctrinated moderates,” not those who simply support Israel’s right to exist. He rejects antisemitism, praises Jewish friends, and insists loving Israel doesn’t require endorsing territorial expansion — comparing it to wanting England safe without seeking to control India. Casablancas argues the real problem lies in the push for…