Introduction -- Like US : identifying with Israel -- Part I. Party and Ideology -- Republicans, conservatives, and the Right : the surge in support for Israel -- Democrats, liberals, and the Left : the rise in criticism of Israel -- Part II. Protestants -- Evangelicals and Christian Zionism : standing with Israel -- The Mainline and anti-Zionism : divesting from Israel? -- Part III. Jews -- American Jews' attachment to Israel : mind the gap -- American Jews and the peace process : divided we stand? -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"This book surveys discourse and opinion in the United States toward the Arab-Israeli conflict since 1991. Contrary to popular myth, it demonstrates that US support for Israel is not based on the pro-Israel lobby, but rather is deeply rooted in American political culture. That support has increased since 9/11. However, the bulk of this increase has been among Republicans, conservatives, evangelicals, and Orthodox Jews. Meanwhile, among Democrats, liberals, the Mainline Protestant Church, and non-Orthodox Jews, criticism of Israeli policies toward the Palestinians has become more vociferous. This book works to explain this paradox"-- Provided by publisher.
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