Until Palestinians Reimagine Their National Identity, Peace Will Be Impossible
Since its inception, destroying Israel has been the Palestinian movement’s only goal.
August 1, 2019
Since its inception, destroying Israel has been the Palestinian movement’s only goal.
The use of the term “Palestinian” to describe the Arab inhabitants of the Land of Israel originated only after 1948; previously, they were known simply as “Arabs.” Thereafter, a distinctive Palestinian national movement began to take shape; its key principle, argues Aaron Kliegman, was hatred of Israel:
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Login or SubscribeSince its inception, destroying Israel has been the Palestinian movement’s only goal.
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