Publisher's Synopsis
This book explores the complex relationship between religion, politics, terrorism, Israel, and the U.S.-Israel alliance. The recent Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 sparked a discussion about the interaction between the Islamic world and the West, particularly concerning the Israeli-Arab-Palestinian conflict. Global terrorism and Islam play pivotal roles, impacting both the Jewish world and Israel. The U.S. and Israel confront substantial threats, with anti-Semitism persisting as a historical and contemporary concern. The interconnectedness of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism with the West adds complexity to the political landscape. The interplay of nationality and religion in politics is intricate, with certain groups displaying heightened levels of anti-Semitism. The Jewish exodus from Arab countries and the Palestinian Nakba are multifaceted issues influenced by emotions and a sense of belonging.
This book also addresses how Arab nations gaining independence in the 20th century perceive Israel's independence differently. It delves into the contention that the principles of Western civilization are perceived as anti-Islamic. The Arab-Israeli conflict is critiqued for concealing the actual extent of casualties in wars within the Islamic world, and the paradox of Jewry anti-Zionism is explored. The book touches on the Left's impact on the West's decline. Additionally, insights from a Muslim professor elucidating Muslim support for Jerusalem as Judaism's holiest city and that the land of Israel is promised to the Jews. The Qur'an and Islam's patterns in terrorism and violent extremism are discussed, with considerations of the threats to the United States as the guardian of the Western world.
