Esther Meir-Glitzenstein

historian

Esther Meir-Glitzenstein is a prominent Israeli historian and Professor Emerita at Ben-Gurion University. Her research focuses on the history of Jewish communities in Arab countries, particularly the experiences of Iraqi Jews during the mid-20th century. In her recent work, she argues that Arab states betrayed Palestinians in the years following Israel's establishment, making significant historical contributions to the discourse on Jewish immigration and its implications for Arab-Israeli relations.