Colonizers? Communists? Czarists? | Haviv Rettig Gur on What Arabs Got Wrong About Jewish Refugees
Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy
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Roots of Misconceptions and Perceptions
The chapter delves into the historical roots of the misconception that Jews fleeing Tsarist Russia in the 1880s were colonialists or agents of imperialism in the eyes of the Arab population. It discusses how this narrative evolved over time, touching on debates within the Jewish community regarding language and identity, perceptions of Western imperialism, and the role of the British Empire in supporting Zionism. It explores the perceptions held by Palestinians about Jewish refugees, drawing connections to geopolitical tensions and historical events.
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