Living with Contradiction: Examining the Worldview of the Jewish Settlers in Hebron

A study reveals that members of the Jewish Community of Hebron persist in a violent environment due to deep religious beliefs and intense hostility toward Palestinians. Despite severe friction, harassment, and violence, the community has expanded since the Six Day War, attracting militant groups responsible for acts such as car bombs and attempts to destroy the Dome of the Rock mosque. The research, based on interviews conducted between 2000 and 2005, explores how the community justifies its presence in Hebron, highlighting a worldview marked by contradiction—balancing religious conviction with extreme distrust and hatred.

Røislien, H. E. (2007). Living with Contradiction: Examining the Worldview of the Jewish Settlers in Hebron. International Journal of Conflict and Violence (IJCV), Vol 1 No 2 (2007). https://doi.org/10.4119/IJCV-2752