Books to read to understand the Israel-Palestine conflict
My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel, Ari Shavit
Courtesy of AmazonThis extraordinary bestselling book from 2013 is a thought-provoking and thorough examination of the profound meaning of Israel to Jews, married with the nation's complex reality. Written by journalist Ari Shavit, it is both rigorously researched and powerfully personal.
In Search of Fatima: A Palestinian Story, Ghada Karmi
Courtesy of AmazonThis widely acclaimed memoir draws you into the life of Ghada Karmi; a childhood spent in Palestine and a life of displacement and struggle in Britain. Here is the human cost of the loss of one's home and the reshaping of one's identity written with wit, humour and often heart-breaking insight.
Arabs and Israelis: Conflict and Peacemaking in the Middle East, Abdel Monem Said Aly, Shai Feldman, Khalil Shikaki
Courtesy of BloomsburyWritten by a collection of Israeli, Egyptian and Palestinian scholars, this is a broad and brilliantly executed discussion on the topic. It provides a wider context to the situation in Gaza, situating it within the complex and ever-shifting world of Middle Eastern politics. Views are well-balanced and considered, making this an essential read for anyone new to the subject.
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Six Days of War, Michael B.Oren
Courtesy of AmazonWritten by historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States Michael B. Oren, this is a comprehensive guide to one of the most pivotal battles between Israel and Palestine. Oren has undertaken extensive and exhaustive research to write a truly gripping account of the six-day war, highlighting its long-term legacy.
On Palestine, Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé
Courtesy of AmazonThis seminal book, co-authored by great American thinker Noam Chomsky and Israeli historian and political activist Ilan Pappé, is an erudite and nuanced account of Palestine's history. First published in 2015, it is billed as an essential guide to understanding the shifting situation and is itself a sequel to their acclaimed book, Gaza in Crisis.
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