Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs to Know (R)

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs To Know® offers an accessible and balanced guide to the world's most intractable conflict. Covering the conflict from its origins through to the present day, Dov Waxman provides clear and concise answers to common questions, from the most basic to the most contentious.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2019
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a complex and highly contentious issue that has captivated the world for decades, remains widely misunderstood despite the immense international attention it receives. While Israelis and Palestinians, along with their respective supporters, engage in heated accusations and debates, many outside observers struggle to comprehend the intricacies of the conflict and the deep-rooted passion it arouses. In response to this need for clearer understanding, "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs to Know®" offers a comprehensive and impartial guide to this complex dispute. Rather than presenting a traditional narrative history, this book adopts a question-and-answer format, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Written by renowned Middle East expert Dov Waxman, the book employs a clear and concise style, devoid of jargon, to provide concise and informative answers to common questions about the conflict. Spanning from its nineteenth-century origins to the latest developments of the twenty-first century, "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs to Know®" delves into the key events, examines the core issues, and presents the competing claims and narratives of both sides. By offering a comprehensive overview of the conflict, readers will gain a deeper understanding of what it is all about, how it has evolved over time, and the challenges that continue to hinder diplomatic efforts toward a resolution. This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to gain a more nuanced and informed perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as for students, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of this critical region.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 142 x 209 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190625337