Religion as a Tool of Outreach: Historical Reflections on the Gülen and Adnan Oktar Movements in Their Relations with Israel

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Published in:Religions
Main Author: Efrat Aviv
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/9/1089