This is a good distinction which must be realized. Zionism is ultimately the problem. It is an incredibly irrational movement which by its very nature is destined to create centuries or even millenia of strife. Unfortunately, as irrational as the ultimate goal is, they are pursuing it through brutal and effective rational means: enlisting the help of the US government via political, monetary and military help, the production of nuclear weapons, the systematic methods of building settlements in the palestinian territories.