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. Palestine conflict, combined with various quotations, asides, remarks, insights, musings. What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of israel. 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.
We recommend that you also read the much more detailed account, the origin of. Mar 12, 2020 c olum mccanns odd and ambitious book contains almost 500 pages of fact and fiction about the israel. Cleareyed and meticulous, israel and palestine is an essential tool for understanding the fractured history and future prospects of the region. Caplan provides a brisk and balanced account of it. Is there any way to end the israelipalestinian conflict. Jared kushner c with us president donald trump l and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. What books should jared kushner have read about the. On a morning in early june 1967, rashid khalidi was walking down a new york city. We recommend that you also read the much more detailed account, the origin of the palestine israel conflict. Read all 3 and youll have a good basic understanding. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Placing events in palestine within the framework of global history, the israelpalestine conflict. Popular israeli palestinian conflict books goodreads.
A century of conflict in palestineisrael has produced a vast and ever growing. Interlocutors talk in circles and rarely say anything new or productive. The us role in the israelipalestine conflict, jeremy hammond has taken upon himself the task of explaining in great detail the relationship between israel and the us, and. So, readers, what other books have enlightened you on the israelpalestine conflict. Israel, palestine, and the arab uprisings chapter 17. The dispute over palestine between the palestinian arabs and the israelis is one of the most volatile and intractable conflicts in the world today. Jan 28, 2020 the hundred years war on palestine a history of settler colonialism and resistance, 19172017 by rashid khalidi. The book, which places events in palestine within the framework of global. The palestine israel conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict in living memory. Pro palestine the ethnic cleansing of palestine by illan pappe pro israel the case for israel by alan dershowitz.
Basically, whatever you might read about the israelipalestine conflict will be pure fiction. First published in 1995, this acclaimed study challenges generally accepted truths of the israelpalestine conflict. Kushner has taken the lead on the administrations middle east. A century of conflict in palestine israel has produced a vast and ever growing historical literature in english, as well as in arabic and hebrew. It also reexamines the united states influential role in the conflict, and explores the many missed opportunities for peace and progress.
It shows how turmoil around its borders has led israel to stiffen further its terms for a settlement with the palestinians. History of the israelipalestinian conflict wikipedia. Finkelstein a fully updated new edition, by the author of the holocaust industry. The palestineisrael conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict in living memory. The history of the israelipalestinian conflict began with the establishment of the state of israel in 1948.
A history of the israelipalestinian conflict indiana series in arab and islamic studies. The palestineisrael conflict provides a balanced, accessible, and annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region, from biblical times until today. The bible, justice, and the palestineisrael conflict by naim stifan ateek oct 12, 2017 5. Jared kushner, the presidents soninlaw and top white house adviser, said hes read 25 books about the israelpalestine conflict. Pages in category israelipalestinian conflict books the following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. It covers the 1967 occupation of the west bank, the refugee camp massacres in beirut and finally the jenin refugee camp massacre of 2002. Its impeccably researched and provides an excellent analysis of the overarching philosophies and concepts behind the conflict. One hundred years of war skilfully interweaves biographical sketches, eyewitness accounts, poetry, fiction, and official documentation into its narrative.
It concludes that the arab spring has widened the gulf between israel and its arab neighbours and deepened its conflict with the palestinians. Most important of all if you want to know the facts on the ground in the middleeast is to ignore public tv and newspapers covering the israelpalestine conflict. The deputyeditor of selects five books that have given him a deeper understanding of the situation in israel and palestine books that have helped him open him up to other peoples point of view. Falk explains why obstacle to peace is an important contribution to the literature on the israel palestine conflict. Jared kushner, here are 25 more books you should read about. Abbas and his international supporters claim that only israel with the united states stands in the way of this act of historical justice, which would finally bring about peace in the middle east. Books on the israel palestine conflict 291 books goodreads. The hundred years war on palestine a history of settler colonialism and resistance, 19172017 by rashid khalidi. The origins of the arabjewish conflict over palestine. What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of. Jan 15, 2009 most important of all if you want to know the facts on the ground in the middleeast is to ignore public tv and newspapers covering the israelpalestine conflict. This is what is written about this book in amazon from time immemorial. The best books on perspectives israel and palestine recommended by gideon lichfield. Conflicting or irreconcilable narratives mean that works which tell the story of, and from, both sides, are rare.
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. Dec 30, 2016 image and reality of the israel palestine conflict by norman g. The israelpalestine conflict introduces the historical basis of the dispute and explores both the tangible issues and intangible factors that have blocked a peaceful resolution. Israels half also includes highspeed trains, and is far more developed. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity by izzeldin abuelaish, pa. 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. Im surprised at the lack of response to your question.
Israelipalestinian conflict global conflict tracker. 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. Jared kushner, the presidents soninlaw and top white house adviser, said hes read 25 books about the israel palestine conflict. Learn about the origins of this conflict and track the latest developments. A comprehensive guide to the basics of the worlds most controversial conflict. Books on the israel palestine conflict a reading list for those who want to learn about the region, the people, the history, the struggles and the narratives score.
Rather read israelis discourse on the topic, the viewpoints in israeli news sources is much more balanced then what you will get in the us. Its enough to make me want to vote harry potter onto the list, for the sake of sheer. The books listed below should provide some insight into. 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. In the palestineisrael conflict, gregory harms and todd m. The israelpalestine conflict remains one between two enemies who refuse.
Books about the israelipalestinian conflict that jared kushner should have considered reading include like dreamers and the iron cage. Image and reality of the israelpalestine conflict by norman g. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict five books. One of 2015s most talkedabout books on the middle east is padraig omalleys the twostate delusion. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
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. Read the israel palestine conflict one hundred years of war by james l. The palestine israel conflict provides a balanced, accessible, and annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region, from biblical times until today. Jared kushner says hes read 25 books about israelpalestine. Verso presents a list of books from israeli, palestinian, and antiimperialist authors, to explain the conflict and provide some perspectives on the. Without knowing that historical context, the israelpalestine conflict will always seem, to the uninformed, like a struggle between the big bad arabs and the poor little israelis, or even, just as fallaciously, a controversy between two moral equivalents with opposing views. Everything you need to know about israelpalestine vox. The best books on the israel palestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Often, those reasons are tied to the reignition of tensions or the crumbling of peace talks. Because the root of the conflict is with land, the disputes between israel and palestine are wellmanifested in the agriculture of palestine. 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. Ian black opens his excellent new history of the israelpalestine conflict, enemies and neighbours, with a note on terminology titled language matters. Four people voted for the freaking secret life of bees on a list about books to do with israel and palestine.
This is only one readers list of books for learning about israel and palestine. Anyone who says its clear cut and that one side is at fault doesnt understand the history. Ferry provide an authoritative introduction to the topic. There are several stories out there waiting to be discovered. Conversations about the israeli palestinian conflict are often stale and unproductive. 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. C olum mccanns odd and ambitious book contains almost 500 pages of fact and fiction about the israel. The distance from herzliya, israels hightech zone, to nablusone of palestines two industrial centers, and home of its securities exchangeis about twentyfive miles, roughly the. Jews have been persecuted throughout the history due to their religious beliefs and foreign culture. The conflict between palestinian arabs and zionist now israeli jews is a modern phenomenon, dating to the end of the nineteenth century. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict penguin random. The conflict continues to the present day on various levels.
I heartily recommend susan abulhawas mornings in jenin as a book for understanding the israelpalestine conflict from the point of view of refugees of the nakva, the catastrophe that drove palestinians from their homes in 1948. What books should jared kushner have read about the israeli. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the. In the palestine israel conflict, gregory harms and todd m. Mar 24, 2009 a history of the israelipalestinian conflict indiana series in arab and islamic studies tessler, mark on.
If you are interested in a factual book written by someone non partisan then look no further than this book here. Placing events in palestine within the framework of global history, the israel palestine conflict. Wellknown books, especially by israels new historians, have. After the 6day war, when the soviet client states of egypt and syria were soundly defeated, it became clear to the soviets that the way to. Nov 14, 2017 any other books for learning about israel and palestine. Few volumes during the past halfcentury have been as contentious about the israelpalestine conflict as david hirsts the gun. The israelipalestinian conflict dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, primarily as a conflict over territory. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict indiana series. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict penguin. The following is a very short synopsis of the history of this conflict. Perfect for the general reader, as well as students, it offers a comprehensive yet lucid rendering of the conflict, setting it. The arabisraeli conflict in 10 points the irish times. Read the israelpalestine conflict one hundred years of war by james l.
Books to understand the israel palestine conflict as one of the most contentious and controversial relationships in the world, the israel palestine conflict has found its way into the headlines for various reasons over the last few decades. The best books on perspectives israel and palestine five. Top ten best books on the israelipalestinian conflict. Nov 02, 2017 neil caplan, the israelpalestine conflict. Yet the way it is reported in the media is confusing and often misleading. 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 author and political blogger chooses five books on the israelpalestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora. In palestine, agriculture is a mainstay in the economy. Falk explains why obstacle to peace is an important contribution to the literature on. Jan 31, 2020 books about the israelipalestinian conflict that jared kushner should have considered reading include like dreamers and the iron cage. What are the best books to read about the israelipalestine. Like any conflict of this scale, the decadeslong struggle between israel and palestine is a complex one. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict indiana.
Susan abulhawa is a palestinianamerican and the novel starts shortly before the ethnic cleansing of 19478 in a village near haifa and it follows a family driven out of their village to a refugee camp in jenin. I have found several books on the arab israeli conflict helpful. Gelvins awardwinning account of the conflict between israelis and their foreb. A history of the israelipalestinian conflict indiana series in arab and islamic studies tessler, mark on. Sep 19, 2011 abbas and his international supporters claim that only israel with the united states stands in the way of this act of historical justice, which would finally bring about peace in the middle east. Twelve years a slave and a hundred years of solitude are on here too. 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. As the crisis in gaza deepens, culture whisper lines up history, context and passionate argument on both sides of the divide. Although the two groups have different religions palestinians include muslims, christians and druze, religious differences are not the cause of the strife. The production of agricultural goods supports the populations sustenance needs and fuels palestine s export economy. All items activism apartheid culture and society edward said gaza history international law introductions to the conflict israel israel lobby jerusalem memoirs occupation palestine palestine and israel palestinian politics peace process political economy politicspolicy refugees reporting travel guides u. In 1897, jews started a movement called a zionist movement, to escape persecution and establish their own state in their ancestral homeland, israel. Provides a fresh attempt to break away from polemical approaches that have undermined academic discussion and political debates focuses on a series of. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israel palestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora.
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