Jewish American Families Confront a Generational Divide Over Israel-Hamas War
The Kornblatt family has found itself divided over its views on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Parents Marc and Judith have relocated from Wisconsin to Tel Aviv, feeling a real sense of belonging as Jews, while their daughter Louisa opposes the existence of Israel as a Jewish state. This divide has grown during the war between Israel and Hamas, causing tensions within the family. A number of Jewish families are grappling with such divisions, reflecting a difference in perspective between an older generation that sees Israel’s survival at stake, and a younger generation more likely to see Israel as a military power and occupying force. These issues have been highlighted in the results of recent surveys which show a generational gap in attitudes.
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