Arabs and Jews in Ottoman Palestine: Two Worlds Collide

The Arab-Israeli conflict began in the 19th century with the Ottoman Empire, due to constant clashes between religious and ethnic groups in Palestine. Alan Dowty's research reveals how events over 125 years ago shaped the conflict that dominates the Middle East today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Indiana University Press

The Arab-Israeli conflict has a complex history that spans several decades. While some discussions focus on the 1967 war, others trace the roots back to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. However, Alan Dowty argues that the earliest roots of the conflict can be found in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. According to him, the historical approach highlighting the clashes between religious and ethnic groups in Palestine provides a valuable perspective. Dowty demonstrates that the existing Arab residents viewed the new Jewish settlers as European and exhibited overwhelming hostility towards them. He provides evidence of this hostility, including accounts of violent incidents and protests.

Furthermore, Dowty shows that Jewish settlers had a significant incentive to minimize all obstacles to settlement, including the inconvenient hostility of the existing population. His thorough research reveals how events that occurred over 125 years ago shaped the implacable conflict that dominates the Middle East today. The Arab-Israeli conflict is a complex issue that continues to be a source of tension and conflict in the region. Understanding the historical roots of the conflict is essential for promoting peace and stability.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253057259