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Israeli Researcher on Palestinian Youth in The Generation of the Flood
The book "The Generation of the Flood: Palestinian Youth Between the Arab Spring and October 7" by Israeli researcher Michaël Milstein examines the political, social, and cultural transformations experienced by the younger Palestinian generation from the late 1990s through after October 2023 events. It emphasizes that this generation, shaped in the context of the post-Oslo era, the intifadas, the Palestinian divide, and the Arab Spring, is characterized by higher education, digital openness, and aspirations for self-fulfillment. However, it also suffers from frustration, a lack of confidence in leadership, and remains connected to a strong national identity. They are significantly affected by adverse economic conditions, such as the unemployment rate reaching 38.5% among degree holders in 2022, and have retreated from participation in traditional uprisings, even as collective memory and the Nakba continue to influence their consciousness. The book concludes that internal change within Palestinian society reflects the intertwined influences of geography, politics, and economics. It notes that Israeli scholarship studying Palestinian society often exploits this understanding to serve security and strategic objectives, thereby reshaping Israel's perception of the Palestinian generation. The study underscores the need for a deeper understanding of the cultural and social depths influencing this group. After October 7, questions about the nature, expectations, and resilience of this generation have become more complex, as major events have prompted a reassessment of perceptions of the Palestinian image and their future outlook.
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