This 2017 book, Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A History with Documents, provides a comprehensive and balanced narrative of this complex historical topic, examining the origins of the conflict, key events, and the ongoing challenges. The ninth edition includes updated coverage through the fall of 2015.
Key features of the book:
● Historical overview: The book begins with a historical overview of Palestine, examining the rise and spread of Islam and the decline of the Ottoman Empire. It discusses the rise of Zionism, the influence of Theodor Herzl, and the increasing desire for a Jewish homeland.
● World War I and its Aftermath: The book analyzes the impact of World War I, including the Husayn-McMahon Correspondence, the Sykes-Picot Agreement, and the Balfour Declaration. It discusses the establishment of the British Mandate for Palestine and the challenges faced by the British administration.
● World War II and the UN Partition Plan: The book delves into the impact of World War II and the Holocaust, examining Jewish immigration and the events leading to the 1947 UN Partition Plan and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
● Post-1948 Developments: The book explores the aftermath of the 1948 war, including the Palestinian refugee crisis, the Arab-Israeli wars, the rise of Palestinian nationalism, and the emergence of the PLO.
● Peace Efforts and Ongoing Challenges: The book discusses the peace efforts, including the Camp David Accords, the Oslo Accords, and the Second Intifada. The final chapter is updated through the fall of 2015, including coverage of the Obama administration peace efforts, the impact of Iran's nuclear program on the region, and the struggle for the Temple Mount/al-Haram al-Sharif.
The book includes maps, photos, and over 40 primary source documents to offer multiple perspectives. This balanced approach aims to provide a nuanced understanding of this complex and enduring conflict
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Quotes:
McMahon to Husayn: "The districts of Mersin and Alexandretta, and portions of Syria lying to the west of the districts of Damascus, Homs, Hama and Aleppo cannot be said to be purely Arab, and must on that account be excepted from the proposed delimitation." (October 24, 1915) - This quote highlights the ambiguity in the wording regarding Palestine's inclusion in future Arab territories.
Balfour Declaration: "His Majesty's Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people..." (November 2, 1917) - This quote marks the beginning of official British support for a Jewish presence in Palestine.
Ben-Gurion: "tell them, here is a decision in our favour. We are right. We want to sit down with you and settle the question amicably. If your answer is no, then we will use force against you." (July 1947) - This quote demonstrates Ben-Gurion's uncompromising attitude towards the Palestinian Arabs.
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