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January 8, 2015

Israel’s Aramean Christians and the Future of Religious Minorities in the Middle East

The decision of a group of Arabic-speaking Christians in Israel to identify themselves as Arameans—and not as Arabs—has deep roots in their history. By officially recognizing them as a national group, Israel is supporting their challenge to the long-accepted narrative of Middle Eastern identity. Aryeh Tepper writes:

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January 8, 2015

  1. Israel’s Aramean Christians and the Future of Religious Minorities in the Middle East

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