Israel's Culture of Martyrdom
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Baruch Kimmerling's 'Israel's Culture of Martyrdom' explores the ways in which themes of martyrdom, sacrifice, and national trauma have shaped Israeli society and politics.
Kimmerling examines the historical and cultural factors that have contributed to a pervasive sense of victimhood and existential threat within Israel.
The book analyzes how the memory of the Holocaust and the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians have been used to justify political decisions, mobilize public support, and foster a sense of collective identity.
Kimmerling also explores the potential dangers of this culture of martyrdom, arguing that it can lead to a siege mentality and an unwillingness to compromise.
His work offers a critical perspective on the complex relationship between memory, identity, and power in Israel.
Kimmerling examines the historical and cultural factors that have contributed to a pervasive sense of victimhood and existential threat within Israel.
The book analyzes how the memory of the Holocaust and the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians have been used to justify political decisions, mobilize public support, and foster a sense of collective identity.
Kimmerling also explores the potential dangers of this culture of martyrdom, arguing that it can lead to a siege mentality and an unwillingness to compromise.
His work offers a critical perspective on the complex relationship between memory, identity, and power in Israel.
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