s there any designated period considered the beginning of this political or Zionist movement? Itis realy difficult to specify a year in which this historical movement is said to have begun, However, itis possible to ascertain its beginning by looking at Theodore lerzl’s period, considered to be the founder of modem Zionism, although, Zionism historically is not related to Theodore Herzl, because this man’s role appeared at one point in the history of Zionism after a few centuries, It is crucial to note here that there exist a historical link between International Zionism and Intemational Freemasonry as Jewish organizations and the question is which one appeared first? May be Freemasonry historically and may be Zionism from the point of view of real works and activities istorically, But, according to most historians, both movements may have existed at the satne time with a similar aim, even though they carry different names, different modes of means and activities. Never the less, according to some historians the history of Zionism is divided into four stages as asserted by a Jewish historian aiff ABE N Asal in is history for Zionist Movement, in which he says that if we thoroughly look at the history of Zionism we shall realize that it is divided into four different stages; 5 Torah perio. 2-The period before Theodore Herzl 3-Modem period for Theodore Herzl, which stretches until the end of World War I 4-This period extends from Belfour Declaration to the present day.