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“Like most Israelis, I know very little about the Arabs. We just look down on them and see them as a threat. We have absolutely no experience with a democratic country in our vicinity. Is it good or bad for us? I am convinced that democracy isn't just good for the people in those countries, but for Israel as well.”

Quote by Tom Segev

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Tom Segev, born on March 1, 1945, is an Israeli historian known for his research on Jewish history and Israeli politics. His work is particularly renowned for its in-depth exploration of the early history of the State of Israel. more

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