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This article is an assessment to the role of the Jewish cultural memory in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Cultural memory in this regard is a social or collective memory that links to the fateful moment(s) in the past. These past experiences shape the ones identities, way of life, self-image and perception, and the attitude toward the others. Jewish cultural memory is supplied by religious narratives, diaspora experiences, the emergence of Zionism, Holocaust/Shoah, and the rebirth of Masada historical moment. Those memories have a strong influence toward Israeli government in dealing with the conflict with the Arabs, especially with Palestinians.