Former Undersecretary of State Dean Acheson expressed significant opposition to Zionism, fearing that the establishment of Israel could lead to severe consequences for the West. He was concerned that such a move would result in a high cost, compromising U.S. interests in the region. This reflection is noted by Acheson's biographer, highlighting his apprehensions about the implications of creating a Jewish state in Palestine.

According to author John Mulhall, Acheson warned that the plan to transform Palestine into a Jewish state capable of accommodating a large influx of immigrants would escalate political tensions and threaten not only American interests but also those of the entire Western world in the Near East. This perspective sheds light on the geopolitical concerns surrounding the creation of Israel as discussed in Alison Weir's book, "Against Our Better Judgment."