"Greater
Israel" (Hebrew: Eretz Yisrael HaShlema) refers to an ideological, often
territorial, concept proposing an expanded State of Israel. It can mean a
narrower area encompassing Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, or a wider, more
expansionist vision stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates, rooted in
specific biblical interpretations and Zionist history, according to Wikipedia.
Key
aspects of this concept include:
Biblical
and Historical Context: The most expansive vision is based on interpretations
of Genesis 15:18-21, promising land from the Nile to the Euphrates, which
critics suggest implies taking territory from neighboring countries like Egypt,
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq, say Facebook and YouTube.
Political
Usage: It is often associated with revisionist Zionism and right-wing Israeli
factions, notably the Likud party, which historically held that sovereignty
should exist between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.
Modern
Implications: In recent years, it has been used by critics to describe the
ongoing occupation and annexation of the West Bank and Gaza, say ProQuest and
Al Jazeera.
Controversy:
The vision is highly contested, with Arab and Muslim nations strongly
condemning references to "Greater Israel" as a threat to regional
stability, notes Al Jazeera.
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