TY - JOUR T1 - The Jerusalem Conflict And Ontological Security: Overcoming Existential Anxieties TT - Kudüs Sorunu ve Ontolojik Güvenlik : Varoluşsal Kaygıların Aşılması AU - Hatipoğlu, Behiç PY - 2025 DA - July Y2 - 2025 JF - Journal of Economics Business and International Relations-JEBI JO - JEBI PB - İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi WT - DergiPark SN - 2822-6003 SP - 110 EP - 128 VL - 4 IS - 1 LA - en AB - In the future, resolving the Jerusalem dispute might necessitate concessions from both Palestine and Israel due to their overlapping claims to the city. As Jerusalem is a crucial component of the national identities of both Palestinians and Israelis, any future peace deal involving such concessions could present challenges tied to biographical narratives emphasizing Jerusalem's importance. These narratives, deeply connected with national identities, underscore the significance of the city for both sides. 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