The Arab nationalist challenge to the Israeli Communist Party (1970–1985) (original) (raw)

This paper examines the fraught relationship between the Arab nationalist movement and the Israeli Communist Party from 1970 to 1985, highlighting the tensions and rivalries that have characterized this interaction since the inception of the communist movement in the Middle East. It discusses the impact of Soviet policies, particularly regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict, and how adherence to these policies alienated Arab communists from nationalist sentiments, leading to internal challenges within the communist parties. The emergence of leftist Palestinian organizations further complicated this dynamic, underscoring the diminishing influence of traditional Arab communism amidst the rise of national communism and alternative revolutionary factions.