| ID | 108310 |
| Title Proper | Assessing holocaust denial in Western and Arab contexts |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Achcar, Gilbert |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The specificity of the type of Holocaust denial on the rise in Arab countries since the 1980s is explored in contradistinction to Western Holocaust denial. The latter, rooted in anti-Semitism, is a substitute for open hatred of the Jews in countries where this hatred has not been tolerated since World War II. Holocaust denial in Arab countries, on the other hand, finds its roots in Israel's exploitation of the Holocaust for political purposes. It also serves as a simplistic explanation for Western support of the Zionist state and as an outlet for frustrations created by Israel's oppressive supremacy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 41, No. 1; Aut 2011: p82-95 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 41, No. 1; Aut 2011: p82-95 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Palestine ; Arab ; Western Holocaust Denial ; Middle East |