Reactions of Jewish and Israeli Writers to Israel's Wars

The chapter explores the responses of Jewish and Israeli writers, including Holocaust survivors, towards Israel's wars and brutality. It discusses the sentiments of Jean-Améry towards post-war Germany's moral prestige and his evolving perspective on Israel amidst rising critique from the new left. The chapter delves into the shifting views of European Jews like Primo Levy towards Israel's occupation, reflecting on the complex legacy and changing perspectives post-World War II.

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