Analisi del conflitto Israelo-Palestinese e le Olimpiadi del 1972

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the relationship between sport, politics, and conflict, with particular reference to the attack that took place during the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The main objective is to demonstrate how sport, often considered a neutral and apolitical space, can instead become a privileged stage for the expression of political and social tensions at an international level.

The first chapter outlines the objectives of the research, the methodology adopted, and the relevance of the topic within the contemporary historical and sociopolitical context. The second chapter reconstructs the origins and developments of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, starting from the end of the Ottoman Empire, through the British Mandate and the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, up to its political, social, and identity-related implications.

The third chapter focuses on the analysis of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and the terrorist attack that occurred during the event, examining its dynamics, political and diplomatic consequences, and the role of the media in its global dissemination. The fourth chapter explores the relationship between sport and politics from a sociological perspective, highlighting the symbolic power of sport and its use as a tool for communication and visibility in international conflicts.

The fifth chapter introduces an analysis of the film Munich directed by Steven Spielberg, which offers a cinematic representation of the events and allows for reflection on the moral and psychological implications of violence. Finally, the conclusions summarize the main findings of the research, emphasizing how the Munich case represents an emblematic example of the connection between sport, media, and politics, which remains relevant in today’s global context.

This thesis analyzes the relationship between sport, politics, and conflict, with particular reference to the attack that took place during the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The main objective is to demonstrate how sport, often considered a neutral and apolitical space, can instead become a privileged stage for the expression of political and social tensions at an international level.

The first chapter outlines the objectives of the research, the methodology adopted, and the relevance of the topic within the contemporary historical and sociopolitical context. The second chapter reconstructs the origins and developments of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, starting from the end of the Ottoman Empire, through the British Mandate and the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, up to its political, social, and identity-related implications.

The third chapter focuses on the analysis of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and the terrorist attack that occurred during the event, examining its dynamics, political and diplomatic consequences, and the role of the media in its global dissemination. The fourth chapter explores the relationship between sport and politics from a sociological perspective, highlighting the symbolic power of sport and its use as a tool for communication and visibility in international conflicts.

The fifth chapter introduces an analysis of the film Munich directed by Steven Spielberg, which offers a cinematic representation of the events and allows for reflection on the moral and psychological implications of violence. Finally, the conclusions summarize the main findings of the research, emphasizing how the Munich case represents an emblematic example of the connection between sport, media, and politics, which remains relevant in today’s global context.