The focus of this article is the perceived importance for Egyptians and Israelis, and subgroups within these populations, of factors influencing the outcome of the Middle East conflict. The cognitive orientations underlying these perceptions are also examined for their relevance to various attitudes related to the conflict and its potential resolution. The article is based on personal interviews of samples drawn from cross-sections of the two nationalities. The findings are discussed in terms of the sociocultural context of the two peoples.
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