유태주의에 대한 중동이슬람 지역의 인식과 대응에 대한 연구

A Study on the Cognition and Response for Semitism in Middle East Islamic Region

The increasing frequency and severity of anti-Semitic incidents since the start of the 21st century, has compelled the international community to focus on Semitism with renewed vigor. Attacks on individuals and on other countries occurred in the Arab world, but decreased over time and were primarily linked to vandalism and criminal activity. In recent years, incidents have been more targeted in nature with perpetrators appearing to have the specific intent to attack Arabs and Judaism. These attacks have disrupted the sense of safety and well being of Jewish communities. Society and legislation in nations in the region, except for Israel and Lebanon, reflect the views of an overwhelmingly Muslim population and a strong Islamic tradition. At times, both social behavior and legislation discriminated against members of minority religions. Government efforts to limit or reprimand anti-Semitic expressions have been infrequent, and governments in the region generally have made only minimal efforts to promote anti-bias and tolerance education. The definition of Semitism has been the focus of innumerable discussions and studies. While there is no universally accepted definition, there is a generally clear understanding of what the term encompasses. For the purposes of that, the paper would survey actual situation in the Middle East countries limitedly.