In this interview, Alshareef shares his journey from indoctrination to becoming a vocal advocate for Arab-Israeli coexistence. We discuss his personal transformation, the war of Israel against Hamas, the Abraham Accords, and his vision for peace in the Middle East.
‘Jerusalem is not mentioned in the Quran, not even once’. This fact is getting twisted by the Arab media, according to Mordechai Kedar, a renowned Israeli scholar and expert on Middle Eastern affairs. Kedar is a senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, with a focus on Arab culture, politics, and media. Over the course of his career, he has made significant contributions to understanding the complexities of the Arab-Israeli conflict, Islamic movements, and the broader geopolitics of the Middle East.
Known for his fluency in Arabic and deep knowledge of the region’s history, Kedar has appeared on major Arab media platforms, offering unique insights into current events and regional dynamics. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding the internal politics of Arab states and how these influence their relations with Israel and the West. Kedar is also a proponent of innovative solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as advocating for the establishment of Palestinian Emirates rather than a single Palestinian state.
The world is still reeling from the horrific tragedies that took place in Israel on Oct 7th. 1,400 Israeli citizens were barbarically murdered by Hamas, and more than 200 were taken as hostages.