Quote by Alain de Botton

The Arab-Israeli conflict is also in many ways a conflict about status: it's a war between two peoples who feel deeply humiliated by the other, who want the other to respect them. Battles over status can be even more intractable than those over land or water or oil.


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This quote suggests that the Arab-Israeli conflict goes beyond territorial disputes and resources. It highlights that at its core, it is a battle for recognition and respect between two peoples who have experienced deep humiliation from each other. The quest for status and validation can intensify conflicts, making them even more difficult to resolve compared to disputes over tangible assets like land, water, or oil.

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By Alain de Botton
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