Gelvins awardwinning account of the conflict between israelis and their foreb. My personal favorite is neil caplans the israelpalestine conflict. What everyone needs to know, hides an important tension that gets explained in the course of reading this book, which addresses a most complex and confusing topic. This is an original and important contribution to the study of the israelipalestinian conflict and i recommend the book wholeheartedly. The history of the israelipalestinian conflict began with the establishment of the state of israel in 1948 this conflict came from the intercommunal violence in mandatory palestine between israelis and arabs from 1920 and erupted into fullscale hostilities in the 194748 civil war. So in the 1967 war, israel simply took back palestine mandate land that was taken from her by war in 194849. Part of a series called contesting the past, this evenhanded study is by a canadian academic who has spent his whole career researching and teaching the history of the israelpalestine conflict. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israelpalestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora. A great introduction to the history, politics and tragedies of the conflict in palestine and israel. This book analyzes the way israel has coped with nine wars of attrition from the 1950s to the recent second lebanon war. Israel and palestine are often in the news, but seldom does the mainstream media explain the essential issues of this long running conflict. Novel perspectives on israelipalestinian conflict why we wrote this.
Is there any way to end the israelipalestinian conflict. If youre already a bookworm or perhaps dont know where to find valid sources on this topic on the internet, this list of literature is for you. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israel palestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora. The origins of the arabjewish conflict over palestine. Khalidis core thesis is that the israelipalestinian conflict is best understood as a war of colonial conquest, one that closely hews to the pattern and mindset of other nationalcolonial. Nov 06, 2017 ian black opens his excellent new history of the israel palestine conflict, enemies and neighbours, with a note on terminology titled language matters. Because the root of the conflict is with land, the disputes between israel and palestine are wellmanifested in the agriculture of palestine. Conversations about the israeli palestinian conflict are often stale and unproductive. Verso presents a list of books from israeli, palestinian, and antiimperialist authors, to explain the conflict and provide some perspectives on the. History of the israelipalestinian conflict wikipedia.
Bringing together young musicians from palestine, israel and other countries of the middle east, the westeastern divan orchestra is both one of the most acclaimed youth orchestras in the world and a rare note of hope in a wartorn region. Israelipalestinian conflict explored in colum mccanns new novel author visited pittsburgh along with the arab father and jewish father who inspired his book. Each of the books on this list is suggested by those much smarter and informed than i. Perfect for the general reader, as well as students, it offers a comprehensive yet lucid rendering of the conflict, setting it. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict five books. Abc radio national june 8, 2005 uri davis is an author, academic and human rights activist, who argues that political zionism has resulted in the establishment of modern israel as an apartheid state. The history of israelpalestine is one that the entire world seems to have an opinion on.
It covers the main events and conflicts from 2008 to the. The book is a fictionalized account of the men, one israeli, one palestinian, whose daughters were killed near jerusalem 10 years apart. Nov 02, 2017 neil caplan, the israelpalestine conflict. Yet the way it is reported in the media is often confusing, leading many to assume the hostilities stretch back to an ancient period. In palestine, agriculture is a mainstay in the economy. The historical background of the israelipalestinian. Palestine is a small region of landroughly 2,400 square milesthat has played a prominent role in the ancient and modern history of the middle east. Israelipalestinian conflict al jazeera latest news. A century of conflict in palestineisrael has produced a vast and ever growing historical literature in english, as well as in arabic and hebrew. The israelipalestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the birth of major nationalist movements among the jews and among the arabs, both geared towards attaining sovereignty for their people in the middle east. The inside story of the fight for middle east peace, by dennis ross. It is one of the few books that offers a balanced, enlightened, and thorough analysis of the various aspects of the conflict and the politics of the region. The fathers both lost daughters as a result of the conflict and are now good friends.
In sorting through volatile crosscultural relations, it helps to have familiarity with the dispute. A century of conflict in palestineisrael has produced a vast and ever growing. So arab nations started the israelipalestinian conflict, which led to the refugee problem. Whats the best single book on the israelipalestinian. Nov 14, 2017 the israelpalestine conflict is bloody, nuanced, and entrenched in hundreds of years of history. He breaks the narrative down into a number of core issues and analyzes them in an impressively balanced manner. The israelis believe that they are entitled to the land now known as israel, while the palestinians believe that they are entitled to the land they call palestine. The best books on the israel palestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Contested histories provides an impressive, balanced, and comprehensive one hundred thirty year history of the conflict. National security what everyone needs to know about the israelipalestinian conflict author of this oped brings to light the details revealed in a justpublished book about the middle east. Learning about israel and palestine through books book riot. Emile sahliyeh this timely study is the most comprehensive history to date of the centuryold struggle between zionists and, later, israelis and palestinians for historic palestine.
Popular israeli palestinian conflict books goodreads. After watching jvps 101 video above, we recommend browsing the updated guide to having difficult conversations about israelpalestine, learning about the international boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and taking a look at a more indepth primer like phyllis bennis understanding the israelipalestinian conflict a primer. Author neil caplan helps readers understand the complexities and contradictions of the conflict and why the histories of palestine and israel are so fiercely contested. In 1897, jews started a movement called a zionist movement, to escape persecution and establish their own state in their ancestral homeland, israel. His solution to the israelipalestinian conflict is the establishment of a single binational state, in which jews and arabs live side by side. Yet the way it is reported in the media is confusing and often misleading. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict mark a. If you are interested in a factual book written by someone non partisan then look no further than this book here. If you want too dig a little deeper and understand this intense and generationdefining conflict, then these a. Find out the latest in the israelipalestinian conflict with stories from gaza, jerusalem and the west bank.
A comprehensive guide to the basics of the worlds most controversial conflict. Jews have been persecuted throughout the history due to their religious beliefs and foreign culture. Feb 17, 2020 the book is a fictionalized account of the men, one israeli, one palestinian, whose daughters were killed near jerusalem 10 years apart. Even if you are familiar with the israelipalestinian conflict and have been following the peace process for years, there is a great deal in robert spencers the palestinian delusion that youll see in this book for the first time, and will enhance your admiration for israel in being able to survive against such prohibitive odds. First, even if the israel palestine conflict is to be viewed through a colonial.
A shocking new book delivers explosive revelations. Jan 11, 2018 documentary 2018 war between israel and palestine the gaza conflict subscribe documentaries best channel. A reading list for those who want to learn about the region, the people, the history, the struggles and the. The israelpalestine conflict remains one between two enemies who refuse. This book is a masterful work of scholarship and personal history excavating unlike any ive seen before. Summary of the israelipalestinian conflict facts about israel. Israel palestine conflict 101 jewish voice for peace. Since the twostate solution was rejected, immediately after the declaration of the state in 1948 the arab nations notably the egyptian and syrian armies invaded israel. This is what is written about this book in amazon from time immemorial. Ross is a former lead negotiator on israelipalestinian issues for.
The dispute over palestine between the palestinian arabs and the israelis is one of the most volatile and intractable conflicts in the world today. Perfect for the general reader, as well as students, it offers a comprehensive yet lucid rendering of the conflict, setting it in its proper historical context. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict penguin. Research by flora hughesonslow jerusalem by simon sebag montefiore the bestselling nonfiction masterpiece from awardwinning british journalist, historian and author simon sebag montefiore, jerusalem, is the.
The palestine israel conflict provides a balanced, accessible, and annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region, from biblical times until today. Wellknown books, especially by israels new historians, have. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Aug 29, 2018 before israel became a nation, the majority of people dwelling in the region were palestiniansarabs who lived in what was then known as palestine. The palestine israel conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict of the twentieth, and now twentyfirst, century. Like any conflict of this scale, the decadeslong struggle between israel and palestine is a complex one. Israelipalestinian presents statistics, maps, timelines, historical documents, photos, and pro and con statements on questions related to the israelipalestinian conflict. We also track israels expanding settlements and palestinians resistance. Top ten best books on the israelipalestinian conflict. Major world powers fought over the area that is now israel and the palestinian territories. Books on the israel palestine conflict 289 books goodreads. Question one thing that browsing this forum has taught me is that you have to dive deeper into stories you read in the news to gain a better understanding on a specific topic or issue. After reading this book, i know much, much more than i did before. Right of return 101, the key to ending the palestine israeli conflict.
If you want too dig a little deeper and understand this intense and generationdefining conflict, then these are the 6 books you should read. Israelpalestine history, middle eastern history, books. A brief history following wwi, the british are unable to continue their mandate over palestine, and in 1947 it is handed over to the united nations. The production of agricultural goods supports the populations sustenance needs and fuels palestine s export economy. The israelipalestinian conflict dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, primarily as a conflict over territory. Interlocutors talk in circles and rarely say anything new or productive.
The modern history of palestine begins with the termination of the british mandate, the partition of palestine and the creation of israel, and the ensuing israelipalestinian conflict. It is an important topic and something not well understood in the west. Israelipalestinian conflict global conflict tracker. Greg shupak in the face of all of the trash that continues to pass for news and analysis of the palestineisrael conflict, shupak deserves immense praise for working to set the record straight. Contested histories provides nonspecialist readers with an introduction and historical overview of the issues that have characterized and defined years of the still unresolved israelipalestinian conflict.
Finkelstein a fully updated new edition, by the author of the holocaust industry. The origins of the israelipalestinian conflict 1948. Caplan provides a brisk and balanced account of it. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity by izzeldin abuelaish, pa. Palestine and israel examines the history of this battle from the perspective of international law, and it argues that a longterm solution to the conflict must protect legitimate interests to remain viablean element the author believes has so. Palestinianisraeli conflict for beginners palestine remembered. The palestineisrael conflict provides a balanced, accessible, and annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region, from biblical times until today. Conflicting or irreconcilable narratives mean that works which tell the story of, and from, both sides, are rare. Khalidis core thesis is that the israelipalestinian conflict is best. The title of professor dov waxmans new book, the israelipalestinian conflict.
What everyone needs to know about the israelipalestinian. Why the popular perception that the conflict is too complicated to resolve is false. The israel palestine conflict remains one between two enemies who refuse. A shocking new book reveals facts that every american and every citizen of the free world should know, but few do. Read the israel palestine conflict one hundred years of war by james l. Often, those reasons are tied to the reignition of tensions or the crumbling of peace talks.
As in ireland, india and cyprus, british colonial divide and rule tactics culminated in november 1947 in the partition of palestine into two newly independent states one palestinian arab and one jewish. Spielbergs film company buys rights to novel on israeli. The following is a very short synopsis of the history of this conflict. Rami elhanan, who is israeli, lost his teenager smadar to a. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the.
A grand strategy for america in the middle east, by kenneth m. It obviously needs to be updated considering the israeli governments latest acts of genocide in gaza but nonetheless this book is a perfect starting point for anyone seeking to make sense of the region. Provides a fresh attempt to break away from polemical approaches that have undermined academic discussion and political debates focuses on a series of. As the crisis in gaza deepens, culture whisper lines up history, context and passionate argument on both sides of the divide with the ten best books on the israelipalestinian conflict. I thought i knew where my sympathies lie, but i did not know the origins or the historical context. Ferry provide an authoritative introduction to the topic. Learn about the origins of this conflict and track the latest developments. Israelipalestinian conflict explored in colum mccanns. For more information about the bds movement, visit the boycott national committees website.
The ongoing conflict between israel and the palestinians is both simple to understand, yet deeply complex. The israelpalestine conflict contains twelve of jeremy r. First published in 1995, this acclaimed study challenges generally accepted truths of the israel palestine conflict as well as much of the revisionist literature. The conflict of israel palestine has b een existed since 1947. Learning about israel and palestine seems incredibly intimidatingwhere do you even start. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict penguin random. We recommend that you also read the much more detailed account, the origin of the palestine israel conflict. At the heart of this conflict is a basic idea that both sides believe. The conflict between israel and the palestinians reached a new level of intensity and complexity on december 31, 1964, with the first alfatah raid into israel from lebanon. Aug 18, 2018 the history of israel palestine is one that the entire world seems to have an opinion on. Our goal, and the goal of the bds movement, is ending israels ongoing violations of the rights of violations and setting the stage for a lasting and just peace for all peoples of israelpalestine. Hammonds best essays on the subject, plus a bonus interview about his newest book, obstacle to peace. The palestine israel conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict in living memory.
For the best overview of the website, start with the three boxes on the main page entitled. What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of israel. The books listed below should provide some insight into both the conflict itself and the very human toll it. A reader in the new world order, and beyond the storm. Dec 30, 2016 image and reality of the israel palestine conflict by norman g. The books listed below should provide some insight into. After world war i, palestine was administered by the united kingdom under a mandate received in 1922 from the league of nations. The historical background of the israelipalestinian conflict is going back to 1917 the balfour declaration and the establishment of the british protectorate over palestine the palestine mandate after wwi with its provision for a national home for the jews, although formally not to be at the expense of the local inhabitants the palestinians. As one of the most contentious and controversial relationships in the world, the israelpalestine conflict has found its way into the headlines for various reasons over the last few decades. From 19481972, it was known as the arabisraeli conflict. In the palestineisrael conflict, gregory harms and todd m. Jan 28, 2020 but the bigger weakness of this book, to my mind, can be distilled to a simple question.
Spielbergs film company buys rights to novel on israelipalestinian conflict. In the palestine israel conflict, gregory harms and todd m. The israel palestine conflict introduces the historical basis of the dispute and explores both the tangible issues and intangible factors that have blocked a peaceful resolution. The palestineisrael conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict in living memory. I got this book because the palestineisrael conflict is always in the news, and yet i knew almost nothing about it. Master these few key points, and youll be way ahead of 95% of humanity when it comes to understanding this topic. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict is a must for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses on the middle east. How colum mccann shaped loss into a book the new york times. What everyone needs to know about the israelipalestinian conflict, by brian grodman, frontpage, december 17, 2019.
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