I’m fairly certain it’s more complicated than that, actually. There is plenty to be critical of regarding the Israeli state, but to assume that the only reason Zionist wanted a state was so they could violently suppress others… well, yeah. It’s just not that simple. Were there factions who were or are keen to purify the Jewish state - yes. Did that drive everyone, even a majority… I doubt it. Self-protection is likely a bigger driver for many Zionists and it’s likely that which gives the more racist elements in Israeli society the power that they currently have.
