Religion, War and Israels Secular Millennials: Being Reasonable

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Based on fieldwork, interviews and surveys conducted in the aftermath of the 2014 Gaza War, this book explores what is it like to come of age as a 'secular' millennial in Israel after the failure of the Oslo peace process, when Palestinian and Israeli leaders have used ethnicity and religion to divide. It sheds new light on why peace may be further than ever. -- .

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'Why do Israeli millennials acquiesce to the Occupation Gutkowskis meticulously researched book presents a strikingly intricate description of a sensibility among young secular Zionists that the Occupation is regrettable, but the only reasonable option. In so doing, she illustrates the ongoing relevance of Albert Memmis portrait of the colonizer who refuses.'
Joyce Dalsheim, Associate Professor of Global Studies, UNC Charlotte

'Secularism is a contested term in Israeli society, where religion and nationalism are almost inseparable. Unpacking secularism and addressing its contradictions and inconsistencies, Gutkowski's study of Hiloni (secular) millennials provides a fascinating and often under-studied observation of contemporary Israel. Rationality and pragmatism, Hiloni millennials identify themselves with, turns out to be centrist and rather conservative, exposing again secularisms boundaries and limitations.'
Guy Ben-Porat, Professor of Politics and Government, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

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Stacey Gutkowski is a Senior Lecturer in Conflict Studies at Kings College London