Re-evaluating Early Jewish-Arab Conflicts in Pre-Islamic and Early Islamic Arabia

The historical trajectory of Jewish-Arab relations in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly during the pre-Islamic and early Islamic periods, is a subject often characterised by oversimplification and misinterpretation. This report undertakes a comprehensive academic analysis, drawing upon archaeological findings and early Islamic historiographical sources, to provide a nuanced understanding of the socio-political and economic dynamics that shaped these interactions. The objective is to challenge prevailing misconceptions, particularly concerning the nature and scale of violence against Jewish communities, and to contextualise major conflicts within the broader historical practices of the 7th-century Near East.