Any chance for preventing further escalation lies in devising competing and more attractive alternatives ideals to the national and religious radicalization capturing the hearts of the younger Palestinians.
The Outbreak of “Individual Terrorism” in the Palestinian Arena: The Old Box Lacks the Right Tools
The outbreak of the Palestinian terrorism phenomenon some two months ago took the Israeli public and leadership by surprise in terms of the attacks’ persistence, frequency, and form – primarily stabbings. Underlying the attacks are multi-dimensional motives, reflecting national, religious, and social issues; the principal trigger, at least initially, was religious sentiment focusing on the struggle over the al-Aqsa mosque.
