الاصول الدينية والثقافية للعنف في السياسة " الاسرائيلية"

Section: Articles
Issue
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)
Published
Dec 1, 2025
Pages
81-97

Abstract

This research examines the central role of a culture of violence in Israeli politics, highlighting its religious, cultural, and historical roots. It discusses how the Zionist movement emerged in a context influenced by biblical narratives and the Torah, which portrayed violence as an essential tool for the existence of Israel, justifying military and political superiority over its Arab surroundings. The study aims to analyze Israeli violence through three main angles: the definition of violence and peace in the Israeli concept, the role of religion and history in shaping this violence, and the impact of socialization in reinforcing a culture of violence. The research posits that violence in Israeli politics is not merely a security reaction but a cumulative result of religious, cultural, and social factors that feed into the Israeli perception of peace as military dominance, rather than justice or mutual recognition.

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Authors

رنين عمر

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Assist.Prof. Mohammed Saleh Shteeb

College of Political Science, University of Mosul

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https://doi.org/10.33899/rjps.v1i2.28480
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