Ronnie grew up as what he refers to as privileged in Israel. He is both Jewish and anti-Zionist. In May of 2022, Barkan and 6 others broke into the Elbit Systems plant in Bristol England to stage a protest. They damaged the equipment and spray painted "Free Palestine" onto the walls. He was found guilty in February and currently awaits sentencing.
In this interview, Ronnie has an incredibly frank and informative discussion on what its like to be an Israeli Jew who isnt Zionist. He also explains in depth the many intricate pieces that brought us to where we are today.