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ZIONISM AND IDENTITY CRISIS ETHNIC CONFLICT BETWEEN ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2021(VI-I).14      10.31703/gpr.2021(VI-I).14      Published : Mar 2021

Zionism and Identity Crisis: Ethnic Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians

Abstract

    The Palestine issue is attributed to be the most complicated problem in the region of the Middle East. However, few researchers analyze the problem through the lens of ethnic conflict. This research paper investigates that the use of Zionism as a metaphor for colonialism and its role in fostering an ethnic conflict between Israeli and Palestinians. Qualitative content analysis is used to analyze secondary data on ethnic conflict in present Israel. In addition to that bargaining model of war is used to identify the underlying issues of the ethnic conflict. The findings reveal that Zionism and identity contribute to accelerating the ethnic conflict between Israeli and Palestinians. Despite international interventions and signing many peace agreements, the problem remains unresolved due to a trust deficit between both ethnicities.

    Ethnic Conflict, Zionism, Colonialism, Identity, Ethno-Nationalism, Secession

    (1) Muhammad Owais
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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