Language:
English
Year of publication:
1989
Titel der Quelle:
Survey of Jewish Affairs
Angaben zur Quelle:
(1989) 33-43
Keywords:
Zionism
;
Arab-Israeli conflict
;
Arab-Israeli conflict 1948-
Abstract:
Divides Arab writings on the Jews and Israel into three types: secular nationalist, Islamic, and Islamic fundamentalist. Summarizes each view, and states that in secular nationalist writings no distinction is made between Jews, Israelis, and Zionists. Examines works written since 1988 as a result of political developments - the Palestinian uprising and Yasir Arafat's statements. Argues that a polarization has developed - secular nationalist writings have become more moderate, with emphasis on peace with Israel and an absence of demonization of Israel, despite the retention of negative images; conversely, Muslim fundamentalist writings have become more extreme, repeating age-old Islamic attacks against the Jews and Judaism and calling for a holy war against the Jews. Fundamentalism has become the major influence in the Arab world today.
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