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Palestinians and the Birth of Israel: Liberal Settler State

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Citizen Strangers: Palestinians and the Birth of Israel’s Liberal Settler State (Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures)

by Steve Massey

4.3 out of 5

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By Ilan Pappé

Palestinians and the Birth of Israel: Liberal Settler State is a groundbreaking work that explores the complex relationship between Palestinians and Israelis from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from personal testimonies to official documents, the book argues that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not simply a product of religious or ethnic differences, but rather a result of the policies and actions of the Israeli state.

Pappé argues that Israel was founded as a settler state, with the explicit goal of creating a Jewish majority in Palestine. This settler-colonial project has been pursued through a variety of means, including land confiscation, population transfer, and military occupation. As a result, the Palestinians have been denied their basic rights, including the right to self-determination and the right to return to their homes.

Pappé's book is a powerful and provocative account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the conflict and the challenges facing both Israelis and Palestinians today.

Reviews

"A major contribution to the study of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...Pappé's book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the conflict and the challenges facing both Israelis and Palestinians today." - Noam Chomsky

"Pappé's book is a tour de force...It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges facing the region today." - Rashid Khalidi

About the Author

Ilan Pappé is a professor of history at the University of Haifa. He is the author of numerous books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine and The Forgotten Palestinians.

Citizen Strangers: Palestinians and the Birth of Israel’s Liberal Settler State (Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures)

by Steve Massey

4.3 out of 5