Commentary on “mass hatred in the Muslim and Arab world: the neglected problem of anti-Semitism” by Neil Kressel.

The article discusses the anti-Semitism in Arab and Muslim countries. The article offers a sharp retort of Neil J. Kressel's view on the Muslim-Jewish antagonism, claiming that his take on the issue is extraordinarily shallow in its use of historical sources. It argues that the anti-Semitism is principally the fault of Israel and maintains that the net loss resulting from such conflict is on the Palestinian side. It also discusses the role played by national identity in the conflict and focuses on the history of Jews living under Muslim rule.