In a rare and remarkable event, representatives from several Middle Eastern minorities gathered in Tel Aviv for a special conference calling for greater cooperation — and even protection — from Israel.
As we’ve long reported, the hatred of Israel and Jews in the Arab world is not unique. Across the Middle East, minorities such as Christians, Kurds, Druze, Alawites, Yazidis, and Assyrians have suffered for generations under Arab and Muslim majorities. Persecution, forced conversions, ethnic cleansing, and discrimination are an inseparable part of their history.
The reason for this is simple: Arab and Muslim society, in its current form, has almost no tolerance for anyone who is not part of their own “tribe.” Whether defined by religion, ethnicity, or ideology, those who do not conform are viewed as outsiders — and therefore as enemies.
What makes the case of the Jews — and Israel — so distinct is that they are the only minority in the region who fought back, defended themselves, and survived. The State of Israel stands as the single successful response to centuries of persecution — a minority that not only resisted but triumphed against overwhelming Arab hostility.