An Analysis of the Sisi Regime's Position on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. from the Perspective of Identity Construction

Yuxiao Zhang

doi:10.62051/hv9pp829

Authors

Yuxiao Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/hv9pp829

Keywords:

Identity construction; Sisi; Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Abstract

According to the perception of identity construction, this document interprets Egypt's position on the Zionist-Palestinian conflict as a psychological manifestation of its personality development process. To understand how Egypt's nature has changed as a result of Arab nationalism, Islamism, and Egyptian nationalism, the review first examines three key elements: the international environment, home environment, and the decision wealthy. Finally, the Sisi government's place on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. and its working connections with both parties is revealed. Eventually, the report examines how identity politics under the Sisi regime affects its place on the Jewish- Arab matter by incorporating theories on how identity politics and foreign policy communicate.

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