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Arab stereotype portrays the Jew as a brutal, violent coward. The Jewish stereotype portrays the Arab as a primitive creature of animal vengeance and cruel desires. In this monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning work, revised in 2002, David Shipler delves into the origins of these prejudices that have been intensified by war, terrorism, and nationalism. Shipler examines the process of indoctrination, the far-ranging effects of socioeconomic differences, and the historical conflicts between Islam and Judaism.

In this original and evocative book, we accompany Raja on six walks taken between 1978 and 2006. The earlier forays are peaceful affairs, allowing our guide to meditate at length on the character of his native land, a terrain of olive trees on terraced hillsides, luxuriant valleys carved by sacred springs, carpets of wild iris and hyacinth, and ancient monasteries built over 1,000 years ago. Shehadeh’s love for this magical place saturates his renderings of its history and topography.

O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war.

Renowned Israeli historian Ilan Pappe's groundbreaking book revisits the formation of the State of Israel. Between 1947 and 1949, over 400 Palestinian villages were deliberately destroyed, civilians were massacred, and around a million men, women, and children were expelled from their homes at gunpoint. Denied for almost six decades, had it happened today it could only have been called "ethnic cleansing."

Two-time Pulitzer Prize - winning historian Barbara Tuchman explores the complex relationship of Britain to Palestine that led to the founding of the modern Jewish state - and to many of the problems that plague the Middle East today.

A new, updated, revised edition of JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY, the wider history of the Middle East through the lens of the Holy City, from King David to today. The story of Jerusalem is the story of the world. Jerusalem is the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths...

The Palestinian Delusion is unique in situating the Israeli/Palestinian conflict within the context of the global jihad that has found renewed impetus in the latter portion of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Briskly recounting the tumultuous history of the "peace process", Robert Spencer demonstrates that the determination of diplomats, policymakers, and negotiators to ignore this aspect of the conflict has led the Israelis, the Palestinians, and the world down numerous blind alleys. This has often only exacerbated, rather than healed, this conflict.

In the secret world of spies and covert operations, no other intelligence service continues to be surrounded by myth and mystery as does the Mossad. Created in 1951 to ensure the future of an embattled Israel, Mossad is responsible for the most audacious and thrilling feats of espionage, counterterrorism, and assassination. To some, Mossad is the precise and at times lethal instrument of Israel's will, a fiercely dedicated group of men and women: an elite intelligence arm.

For nearly one-half of a century, the Islamic Republic of Iran made war, on different levels, against Israel and America. The war was conducted surreptitiously and overtly, boldly and timidly, militarily and non-militarily, conventionally and, usually, uncoventionally. The attacks came from guns and bombs and words and funding. But the attacks continued. The Reckoning podcast examines the men and women behind this drama. What is Iran's argument with Israel and America? Why such passion? All this and more is the subject of this podcast.

Written by one of Israel's most notable scholars, this volume provides a breathtaking history of Israel from the origins of the Zionist movement in the late nineteenth century to the present day.

Thoroughly updated and revised for 2024, JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY is the history of the Middle East through the lens of the Holy City and the Holy Land, from King David to the wars and chaos of today. The history of Jerusalem is the story of the world: Jerusalem is the universal city, the...

Israel, Palestine, Gaza - Conflict + War is a timely and informative podcast dedicated to providing regular updates on the dynamic and fluid situation in the Israel-Palestine-Gaza conflict. This podcast serves as your go-to source for the latest developments, breaking news, and analysis regarding the ongoing tensions, peace negotiations, and humanitarian efforts in the region. Each episode offers listeners a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most recent events, diplomatic initiatives, and the human impact on both sides. Stay informed and gain a nuanced perspective on this enduring ...

Widely respected as a civil libertarian, legal educator, and defense attorney extraordinaire, Alan M. Dershowitz has also been a passionate though not uncritical supporter of Israel. In this audiobook, he presents an ardent defense of Israel's rights, supported by indisputable evidence. Dershowitz takes a close look at what Israel's accusers and detractors are saying about this war-torn country. He accuses those who attack Israel of international bigotry and backs up his argument with hard facts.

It's a great irony that Israel was more secure as an idea than its ever been as a nation with an army. In AD 70, when the Second Temple was destroyed, a handful of visionaries saved Judaism by reinventing it - by taking what had been a national religion, identified with a particular place, and turning it into an idea. Jews no longer needed Jerusalem to be Jews.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “A deeply reported, deeply personal history of Zionism and Israel that does something few books even attempt: It balances the strength and weakness, the idealism and the brutality, the hope and the...

In 1967, not long after the Six-Day War, three young Arab men ventured into the town of Ramle, in what is now Jewish Israel. They were cousins, on a pilgrimage to see their childhood homes; their families had been driven out of Palestine nearly 20 years earlier. One cousin had a door slammed in his face, and another found his old house had been converted into a school. But the third, Bashir Al-Khairi, was met at the door by a young woman called Dalia, who invited them in.

The story of Israel is a layered, contested epic that stretches from the Bronze Age Canaanites to the modern state's wars and peace processes. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the biblical narratives of Abraham, Moses, and David, the rise and fall of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the Babylonian exile that reshaped Jewish identity. They explore the Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman periods—including the Maccabean revolt, Herod's Temple, and the Jewish-Roman wars that led to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. The podcast then traces the long diaspora, Byzantine and early ...

They buried the truth—this show digs it up. A cinematic, investigative podcast uncovering the hidden identity of so-called Black Americans and the global diaspora. Through historical records, ancient artifacts, and overlooked evidence, we reveal undeniable proof of Israelite heritage, forgotten origins, and a prophetic destiny the world tried to erase. This isn’t opinion—it’s a case file.

This concise report, crafted for the Congressional Research Service, aims to shed light on the Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S. policy responses. It provides an insightful overview of the shocking attacks on October 7th and the ensuing Israeli military campaign. The report also addresses the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians, potential areas for conflict escalation, and significant political developments in Israel, Arab nations, and international organizations. Focusing on U.S. policy from October 2023 to early February 2024, it explores possible congressional actions to address the ...

This book collects seven short stories by some of England's best turn-of-the-(last)-century's writers. The collection begins with the humor of J. M. Barrie, of Peter Pan fame. A later and equally humorous story is by Israel Zangwill, also widely known for his exposures of social and economic problems. The immensely popular Marie Corelli’s contribution is the last, and among the most moving. (NB: Though a less prominent writer than some represented here, Corelli was so popular that her literary sales exceeded those of Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling – combined.) In short...