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@book{ Krell2015, title = {Shadows from the Past: the Nazi-Regime, the Holocaust, and Germany's Relationship towards the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict}, author = {Krell, Gert}, year = {2015}, series = {PRIF Working Papers}, pages = {22}, volume = {26}, address = {Frankfurt am Main}, publisher = {Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung}, urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-456272}, abstract = {As a consequence of the Holocaust, Israel's security is officially regarded as part of Germany's 'reason of state'. Yet the criteria for a responsible relationship between Germany and Israel are by no means self-evident or without logical or practical contradictions. One of the complications is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In order to better understand this complication, I examine two familiar national narratives, one from each side, about possible connections between the Nazi era, the Holocaust, and this conflict. I also put the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a broader historical context. It turns out that the examined relationships are not as obvious as the familiar narratives describe them. The origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are older than the Nazi era and the Holocaust, and they also point to broader European responsibilities more generally, to Europe's nationalism, anti-Semitism, colonialism and imperialism - with irresponsibilities towards both Jews and Arabs. In no way does such a comprehensive perspective affect Germany’s special historical responsibilities resulting from the Holocaust. But it puts the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a more complete and also more honest framework, with consequences for Germany’s moral and political position.}, keywords = {Bundesrepublik Deutschland; Federal Republic of Germany; palästinensisch-israelischer Konflikt; Palestinian-Israeli conflict; internationale Beziehungen; international relations; Nationalsozialismus; Nazism; Judenverfolgung; persecution of Jews; Verantwortung; responsibility; historische Entwicklung; historical development; Europa; Europe; Diplomatie; diplomacy; Antisemitismus; antisemitism; Nationalismus; nationalism; Jude; Jew; Araber; Arab; Friedenspolitik; peace policy; Nahost; Middle East}}