A poignant and compelling history of the israel palestine conflict, told by a british christian scholar who now resides in cambridge. Verso presents a list of books from israeli, palestinian, and antiimperialist authors, to explain the conflict and provide some perspectives on the future. Im surprised at the lack of response to your question. Israelipalestinian conflict global conflict tracker.
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. 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. Returning to the homes, the plains and the mountains, under the banners of glory, jihad and. Nov 14, 2017 the israelpalestine conflict is bloody, nuanced, and entrenched in hundreds of years of history. Jared kushner says hes read 25 books about israelpalestine. 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. 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.
What books should jared kushner have read about the. The arabisraeli conflict in 10 points the irish times. Interlocutors talk in circles and rarely say anything new or productive. Nov 02, 2017 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. 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. The dispute over palestine between the palestinian arabs and the israelis is one of the most volatile and intractable conflicts in the world today. 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. Perceptions can still be polarized about israel s war of independence and the palestinian nakba catastrophe of 1948, the 1967 war, and the character of the occupation that persists 50 years later. The conflict between palestine and israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles of modern times, a dangerous tinderbox always poised to set the middle east aflameand to draw the united states into the fire. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict five books. Jan 31, 2020 books about the israelipalestinian conflict that jared kushner should have considered reading include like dreamers and the iron cage. Top ten best books on the israelipalestinian conflict. Read all 3 and youll have a good basic understanding.
The israelipalestinian conflict is one of the worlds longestrunning and most controversial conflicts. Kushner has taken the lead on the administrations middle east. Despite repeated attempts to end the conflict between the two countries, there is no peace settlement in sight. The 1979 camp david peace treaty between israel and egypt meant that the palestinians had lost a cornerstone ally in the region, while the much.
Is there any way to end the israelipalestinian conflict. Since israel receives much of its water from two large underground aquifers which continue under the green line, the use of this water has been contentious in the israelipalestinian conflict. The best books on the israel palestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. The conflict in israel and the occupied territories has been going on for almost a century. Here are 10 more books to read on israelpalestine while. Ateek concludes by providing broad principles of achieiving security, peace, and justice for all the peoples in israel palestine. Yet the way it is reported in the media is confusing and often misleading. One of 2015s most talkedabout books on the middle east is padraig omalleys the twostate delusion. A poignant and compelling history of the israelpalestine conflict, told by a british christian scholar who now resides in cambridge.
I have found several books on the arab israeli conflict helpful. Jared kushner, the presidents soninlaw and top white house adviser, said hes read 25 books about the israelpalestine conflict. Acclaimed israeli historian ilan pappe published this compelling, little book on the fiftieth anniversary of the occupation. One hundred years of war skilfully interweaves biographical sketches, eyewitness accounts, poetry, fiction, and official documentation into its narrative. Books about the israelipalestinian conflict that jared kushner should have considered reading include like dreamers and the iron cage. The conflict is between the jews and the arabs however it. Ferry provide an authoritative introduction to the topic. The best books on perspectives israel and palestine recommended by gideon lichfield. Georges cathedral, jerusalem, he is founder of sabeel, an ecumenical center in jerusalem that uses. In the palestine israel conflict, gregory harms and todd m.
Arabisraeli conflict, israelpalestine history, books. 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. Ten myths about israel, ilan pappe verso books, 2017. What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of israel. The best books on the israelpalestine conflict recommended by robin yassinkassab. Haifa is a palestinian seaport, galilee, nazareth and beit shean are regions in palestine, the new palestinian school books stress the importance of return of refugees to all of palestine by violence. In the palestineisrael conflict, gregory harms and todd m. The wrong story lays bare the flaws in the way large media organizations present the palestineisrael issue. Ive read 25 books on it, ive spoken to every leader in the region, ive spoken to everyone whos been involved in this. The israelpalestine conflict often referred as the worlds most intractable conflict is rooted in a dispute over land claimed by jews as their biblical birthright and by the palestinians, who seek selfdetermination.
Image and reality of the israelpalestine conflict by norman g. Here are entered works on the political and military conflicts between arabs and israel, including the question of national rights in the area of the former mandate for palestine beginning in 1948, and comprehensive works that include the earlier period. Israel and palestine a tale of two narratives penguin random house, hardcover, 512. Conversations about the israeli palestinian conflict are often stale and unproductive. Enemies and neighbours by ian black is published by allen lane. Conflicting or irreconcilable narratives mean that works which tell the story of, and from, both sides, are rare.
What books should jared kushner have read about the israeli. All of these resources are listed in our new israelpalestine pathfinder. As jewish refugees, survivors of the holocaust, struggle toward the new state of israel, arab. Jared kushner, the presidents soninlaw and top white house adviser, said during an interview with sky news arabia on wednesday that hes read 25 books about the israel palestine conflict. Books on israel and palestine media center nc conference. The world must halt israels annexation and reverse its colonization of palestine may 9, 2020 friedman. 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 this accessible and stimulating very short introduction, martin bunton illuminates the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence. The israelpalestine conflict remains one between two enemies who refuse to accept their fate to live as neighbours. The palestineisrael conflict provides a balanced, accessible, and annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region, from biblical times until today. Jared kushner, us president donald trumps senior adviser and soninlaw, said on wednesday that he has read 25 books about the socalled israelipalestinian conflict. Here, ben ehrenreich picks out 10 key events and themes tue, aug 16, 2016, 06. 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. Gelvins awardwinning account of the conflict between israelis and their forebears, on the one hand, and palestinians and theirs, on the other, offers a compelling, accessible and current introduction for students and.
Placing events in palestine within the framework of global history, the israelpalestine conflict. Pro palestine the ethnic cleansing of palestine by illan pappe pro israel the case for israel by alan dershowitz. 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 palestine israel conflict provides a balanced, accessible, and annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region, from biblical times until today. The palestine israel conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict in living memory. The media center has added four new books on israel and palestine and the conflict between the two countries, the experiences of those living there, and biblical understanding. The conflict is between the jews and the arabs however it is not religious, but about the land. The conflict between palestinian arabs and zionist now israeli jews is a modern phenomenon, dating to the end of the nineteenth century. Textbooks in the israelipalestinian conflict wikipedia. The origins of the arabjewish conflict over palestine. Books to understand the israelpalestine conflict 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. Nov 06, 2017 the israelpalestine conflict remains one between two enemies who refuse to accept their fate to live as neighbours. Israel withdraws most water from these areas, but it also supplies the west bank with approximately 40 million cubic metres annually, contributing to. Learning about israel and palestine seems incredibly intimidatingwhere do you even start.
Wellknown books, especially by israel s new historians, have made a big impact on knowledge of the formative prestate period. Although the two groups have different religions palestinians include muslims, christians and druze, religious differences are not the cause of the strife. Four people voted for the freaking secret life of bees on a list about books to do with israel and palestine. The conflict is attributable to 95% of the problems on middle east. 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. Naim stifan ateek, an anglican priest, is a palestinian arab and a citizen of israel. Perfect for the general reader, as well as students, it offers a comprehensive yet lucid rendering of the conflict, setting it. Jan 28, 2020 the 1979 camp david peace treaty between israel and egypt meant that the palestinians had lost a cornerstone ally in the region, while the muchheralded 1993 oslo accords served to coopt the. Pappe has written a great historical work on the ethnic cleansing of palestine in 19478 and he shows that it was organised and planned, called plan d, or plan dalit, and he has exploded the myths that were current until his work. Us to recognize israels annexation of 30% of west bank may 9, 2020 israeli army roadblock restricts movement of palestinians near jerusalemarea village may 9, 2020 apartheid is a crime. Aug 29, 20 the conflict between palestine and israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles of modern times, a dangerous tinderbox always poised to set the middle east aflameand to draw the united states into the fire. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israel palestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora.
Jared kushner, here are 25 more books you should read about. The palestineisrael conflict is the most notorious and ingrained conflict in living memory. Cleareyed and meticulous, israel and palestine is an essential tool for understanding the fractured history and future prospects of the region. Palestineisrael books page 2 middle east books and more. The israel palestine conflict is the ongoing conflict of middle east, which finds its roots in mid20th century will fall of the ottoman empire and migration of jews. The presidents senior white house adviser and soninlaw told sky news arabia wednesday about the work hes put in to develop the proposal for the region. These books complement several other books and dvds in our collection on this same topic. The author and political blogger chooses five books on the israelpalestine conflict and compares the palestinians to the jews in diaspora. The cartoons of naji alali by naji alali for the first time in book form, a child in palestine presents the work. This is what is written about this book in amazon from time immemorial. What is a good nonpartisan book about the history of.
A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity by izzeldin abuelaish, pa. Dec 30, 2016 image and reality of the israel palestine conflict by norman g. Everyone interested in the israelipalestinian conflictgeneral readers and academics alikewill want to consult this book. Jared kushner, who crafted president donald trumps controversial middle east peace plan, said hes read 25 books about the israelipalestinian conflict. Ateek concludes by providing broad principles of achieiving security, peace, and justice for all the peoples in israelpalestine. First published in 1995, this acclaimed study challenges generally accepted truths of the israel palestine conflict as well as much of the revisionist literature. At its heart, it is a conflict between two selfdetermination movements the jewish. Jared kushner says hes read 25 books on the israeli. 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. 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. Former swedish diplomat speaks about his experiences in occupied palestine. This paperback edition includes a new preface examining recent developments in the israel palestine conflict and the misuse of antisemitism, and a new chapter analysing the controversy surrounding israels construction of the west bank wall.
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