Paul Valent

MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP
Consultant liaison psychiatrist, psychotherapist, traumatologist,
Co-founder and past president Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies,
Writer.

The symbolism of Israeli planes flying over Auschwitz. The Australian Jewish News Viewpoint

On September 5th 2003 three Israeli war planes flew over Auschwitz. The symbolism of this event was very powerful. Symbols are powerful because they condense history, time, emotion, and meaning. However, the symbolism of this over-flight differed for Israelis, Europeans, and Arabs. The differences need to be understood by all parties for the benefit of them all.
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Publication Author: Paul Valent Publication Date: Oct 17 2003 Categories: Co-operation, Trust & Mutual Gain, Nature, treatment, memory, bearing witness