Palestine: Matters of Truth and Justice

In his book "The Deal of the Century: A New Approach to Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict," Azmi Bishara argues that the normalization of Israeli occupation in the Middle East is a result of settler colonialism and apartheid. He examines the historical context of the conflict and the failure of the Palestinian Liberation Movement to achieve self-determination. Bishara contends that recognizing the historic injustices inflicted on Palestinians since the Nakba is essential for achieving a just solution to the conflict. He highlights the efforts of regional governments to marginalize the Palestinian cause and normalize relations with Israel, and calls for the application of justice to the Palestinian struggle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

In January 2020, US President Donald Trump unveiled his much-touted "deal of the century," purportedly aimed at resolving the longstanding Palestine-Israel conflict. However, this deal accepted Israeli occupation as a fait accompli, effectively normalizing it. Azmi Bishara, in his insightful book, places this normalization of occupation within the historical context of settler colonialism, highlighting Palestine's transformation into an apartheid regime. Drawing on extensive research and robust theoretical analysis, Bishara delves into the intricate overlap between the Jewish Question and the Arab Question, complicating the issue of Palestinian nationhood. He examines the failure of the Palestinian Liberation Movement to achieve self-determination and the emergence of the Palestinian Authority under occupation. Bishara argues that any solution to problems of nationality or settler colonialism must acknowledge the historic injustices inflicted on Palestinians since the Nakba. This book makes a compelling case that Palestine is not merely a complex dilemma awaiting innovative policy solutions but rather a problem that demands the application of justice. Regional governments' attempts to marginalize the Palestinian cause and normalize relations with Israel have underscored this aspect of the struggle, fostering increased interactions between Palestinians and justice movements internationally. Bishara offers a sober assessment of the current political situation in Palestine and presents a fresh perspective for its future.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787387102