Cracks in the Wall: Beyond Apartheid in Palestine/Israel

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a system of apartheid,and peace efforts have failed due to the Israeli maximum offer not meeting the Palestinian minimum. However,there are widening cracks in Israel's traditional pillars of support,with opposition to Israeli policies and critiques of Zionism growing in Jewish communities and amongst Western progressives. The election of Donald Trump has served as a catalyst for these processes,and the Palestinian-led boycott campaign is gathering momentum. The solution is equality and self-determination for all,not partition and ethnic separation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2018
Publisher: Pluto Press

After decades of occupation and creeping annexation, the situation on the ground in Palestine/Israel can only be described as a system of apartheid. Peace efforts have failed because of one inconvenient truth: the Israeli maximum on offer does not meet the Palestinian minimum, or the standards of international law.

But while the situation on the ground is bleak, Ben White argues that there are widening cracks in Israel's traditional pillars of support. Opposition to Israeli policies and even critiques of Zionism are growing in Jewish communities, as well as amongst Western progressives. The election of Donald Trump has served as a catalyst for these processes, including the transformation of Israel from a partisan issue into one that divides the US establishment. Meanwhile, the Palestinian-led boycott campaign is gathering momentum, prompting a desperate backlash by Israel and its allies.

With sharp analysis, Ben White says now is the time to plot a course that avoids the mistakes of the past - a way forward beyond apartheid in Palestine. The solution is not partition and ethnic separation, but equality and self-determination - for all.

The Israeli occupation of Palestine has been a protracted and complex issue that has resulted in widespread human rights violations and economic inequality. The Israeli government has implemented a series of policies that discriminate against Palestinians, including land confiscation, forced displacement, and restrictions on movement and access to resources. These policies have led to the creation of two separate and unequal societies, with Palestinians living in poverty and under constant threat of violence.

One of the most significant challenges facing the peace process is the Israeli maximum on offer. The Israeli government has consistently refused to meet the Palestinian minimum, which includes the establishment of a sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital, the return of all refugees to their homes, and the recognition of Palestinian rights. Instead, the Israeli government has offered a series of partial agreements that have failed to address the core issues of the conflict.

One of the most controversial aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the issue of Zionism. Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people have a historical right to return to their ancestral homeland and establish a Jewish state. While Zionism has been a driving force behind the establishment of Israel, it has also led to the displacement and dispossession of millions of Palestinians. Zionism has been used as a justification for the Israeli government's policies, including the construction of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which have been condemned by the international community as illegal.

Despite these challenges, there are signs of hope for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Opposition to Israeli policies and even critiques of Zionism are growing in Jewish communities, as well as amongst Western progressives. The election of Donald Trump has served as a catalyst for these processes, including the transformation of Israel from a partisan issue into one that divides the US establishment.

The Palestinian-led boycott campaign is also gathering momentum, prompting a desperate backlash by Israel and its allies. The boycott campaign is aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestine and to comply with international law. The campaign has been successful in isolating Israel from the international community and has led to a decline in Israeli exports and tourism.

In conclusion, the Israeli occupation of Palestine is a system of apartheid that has resulted in widespread human rights violations and economic inequality. The Israeli government has refused to meet the Palestinian minimum, and has used Zionism as a justification for its policies. Despite these challenges, there are signs of hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Opposition to Israeli policies and critiques of Zionism are growing, and the Palestinian-led boycott campaign is gathering momentum. The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not partition and ethnic separation, but equality and self-determination for all. It is time for the international community to take action to support the Palestinian people and to hold Israel accountable for its actions.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745337616