What i think about Israel and Palestine and about Jews and Arabs

por | 20 ago, 2026 | Artigo, Direitos Humanos, Israel, Justiça, Oriente Médio, Política

WHAT I THINK ABOUT ISRAEL AND PALESTINE AND ABOUT JEWS AND ARABS

Pietro Nardella-Dellova

 

Following my Lecture on Israel and Palestine, the student asked three random questions:

 

  1. What I think about the Arab Peoples

 

I express a view of deep respect for the Arab peoples, defending dignity and the right to self-determination, while rejecting any form of hatred or discrimination against them. My stance is driven by humanism, ethics, and an uncompromising defense of Human Rights.
The core points of my thinking include:

 

  • Defense of the Palestinian People: I am a vocal advocate for the global recognition of the Arab-Palestinian State, arguing that this “dignifies a REAL People and the right to self-determination.” To me, this recognition is a matter of “Jewish Ethics and Human Rights.”

 

  • Rejection of Hatred and Discrimination: I fiercely condemn hatred against Arab-Palestinians, just as I condemn hatred against Jews. In my own words: “There is no freedom of expression to encourage the rape and death of Jewish men and women, nor to encourage and celebrate the death of Arab-Palestinians!”

 

  • Universalist Vision and Jewish Ethics: My approach is rooted in a humanist interpretation of Judaism that values universalism and social justice. This drives me to defend peaceful coexistence and equality among all peoples, regardless of their ethnic background or religion.

 

  • Critique of the Occupation and the Far-Right: I explicitly criticize the occupation of Palestinian territories and the actions of far-right groups, both in Israel and elsewhere, who oppose peace and the recognition of Arab rights.

 

Conclusion: So, bottom line, I show a stance of solidarity and respect for the Arab peoples, championing coexistence, dialogue, and the recognition of their legitimate rights, standing dead against any form of racism, prejudice, or conflict.

 

  1. What I think about the Jews

 

I am Jewish, and my view on Jews is that of someone weaving my cultural, ethical, and historical heritage right into my own identity and academic work. I align myself with a “Jewish left” and defend a humanist and libertarian interpretation of Judaism.

 

The core points of my thinking include:

 

  • Personal Identity and Cultural Heritage: I am an Italian Jew, coming from a family out of the old ghetto of Naples, and carry with me the “Jewish cultural legacy from millennia of history.” My Jewish identity is central to my worldview.

 

  • Humanist and Libertarian Judaism: I see Judaism not just as a dogmatic religion, but as an ethical and emancipatory tradition. My doctoral thesis, for instance, explores the “elective affinities” between Judaism and Human Rights, suggesting that the Jewish tradition offers the very foundations for a universalist ethic.

 

  • Commitment to Social Justice (Tsedakah): My vision highlights the Jewish principle of Tsedakah (justice/charity) and the vital importance of mitzvot (good deeds) when it comes to advancing social justice and the well-being of one’s fellow human beings, as a cornerstone of the Jewish world.

 

  • Critique of Antisemitism and Hatred: As a Jew, I stand fiercely against antisemitism, condemning any shape or form of hatred or prejudice against the Jewish people.

 

  • A Distinct Political Stance: I am part of a group of “progressive Zionist Jews” who stand apart from both right-wing Jews (whom I accuse of blindly backing conservative Israeli governments) and sections of the left that, in my view, practice antisemitism under the guise of anti-Zionism. I defend the two-State solution (Israel and Palestine) based on Jewish ethics and Human Rights.

 

Conclusion: So, in short, for me, being Jewish means carrying a heritage rich in ethical and humanist values, which must inspire the fight for a fairer world and the universal defense of Human Rights.

 

  1. What I think about the coexistence of Jews and Arabs, and between Israelis and Arab-Palestinians

 

I fiercely defend the coexistence between Jews and Arabs, and between Israelis and Arab-Palestinians, as the only just and viable solution for the conflict in the region. My position is built on humanist, ethical principles and international law.

 

The core points of my thinking are:

 

  • A “Two Peoples, Two States” Solution: For decades, I have been calling for a two-State solution (Israel and Palestine) as the only way to guarantee the right to self-determination for both peoples. I believe Palestinians have a right to a State, just like Israelis do.

 

  • Jewish Ethics and Human Rights: To me, recognizing the Arab-Palestinian State is an imperative of “Jewish Ethics and Human Rights.” I argue that the universalism built into both concepts creates a natural baseline for peace.

 

  • Humanism and Dialogue: In debates and essays, I call for a “humanist perspective” on the conflict and point out that, even though bitterness runs deep in the region, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions offer ethical foundations for human dignity and dialogue.

 

  • Critique of the Far-Right and Terrorists: I explicitly criticize far-right groups that, in my view, want no part in coexistence and peace, holding that they must leave the West Bank and Gaza. By the exact same token, I explicitly criticize the terrorism of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which I state are not fighting for peace, but for the total extermination of Israeli Jews.

 

  • Coming Together for Coexistence: I believe Arabs and Jews must unite, since living together is a “matter of fraternity,” and that Brazilian history, with its own experience of these peoples living side by side, could serve as an example for peace.

 

Conclusion: So, when you look at the whole picture, I am a champion of a peace grounded in mutual recognition, equal rights, and the peaceful, sovereign coexistence of both peoples in the Holy Land.

 

November 2025

 

Giuseppe Pietro Buono Nardella-Dellova

 

NOTES:

 

  1. This perspective aligns directly with the universalist framework of Human Rights applied to constitutional civil law, expanding on principles of dignity and international coexistence.
  2. For a foundational academic treatment of this topic, see: NARDELLA DELLOVA, Giuseppe Pietro Buono. Judaísmo e direitos humanos: um estudo das contribuições judaicas na tessitura dos direitos humanos. Doctoral Dissertation in Religious Studies. São Paulo: PUC-SP, 2021. The thesis explores the “elective affinities” and the multicultural matrix of Jewish tradition as an emancipatory historical force.
  3. This conceptual position draws upon the critique of law as a tool for structural liberation, a theme long examined in libertarian jurisprudence and critical philosophy of civil institutions.
  4. For an expanded analysis of how constitutional guarantees and civil-fundamental rights intersect with property and systemic coexistence in a “civilizational key,” see: NARDELLA DELLOVA, Giuseppe Pietro Buono. Direito Civil: Relações Sobre Coisas (Vol. 3). São Paulo: Livro do Autor, 2024.

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

 

  • NARDELLA DELLOVA, G. P. B. Judaísmo e direitos humanos: um estudo das contribuições judaicas na tessitura dos direitos humanos. Doctoral Dissertation (Religious Studies) – PUC-SP, São Paulo, 2021.
  • NARDELLA DELLOVA, G. P. B. Direito Civil: Relações Sobre Coisas (Volume 3). Author’s Edition, São Paulo, 2024.
  • NARDELLA-DELLOVA, G. P. B. Pierre Proudhon e sua Teoria Crítica do Direito Civil. Kindle Edition, 2021.
  • NARDELLA-DELLOVA, P. (Org.). Direito, Mito e Sociedade. Kindle Edition, 2020.