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The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence - a modern territorial contest between two nations and one geographical territory.Providing a clear and fair exploration of the main issues, Bunton explores not only the historical basis of the conflict, but also looks at how and why partition has been so difficult and how efforts to restore peace continue today.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What Everyone Needs to Know® offers an even-handed and judicious guide to the world's most intractable dispute. Writing in an engaging, jargon-free Q&A format, Dov Waxman provides clear and concise answers to common questions, from the most basic to the most contentious. Covering the conflict from its nineteenth-century origins to the latest developments of the twenty-first century, this book explains the key events, examines the core issues, and presents the competing claims and narratives of both sides.

New York Times Bestseller “A clarion call, not to arms but to empathy. . . a profound and original book.”—Wall Street Journal Attempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Like Dreamers directly addresses...

"Israeli Debate Returns Again to Palestinians" is from the December 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Baker and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Israeli Convicted in Murder of Palestinian Teenager" is from the April 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Christians have lived in Palestine since the earliest days of the Jesus movement. The Palestinian church predates Islam. Yet Palestinian Christians find themselves marginalized and ostracized. In the heated tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the voices of Palestinian Christians are often unheard and ignored. This remarkable book provides an opportunity to hear the realities of life on the ground from a leading Palestinian pastor and theologian.

"Israeli Military Investigating Soldier's Killing of Unarmed Palestinian" is from the August 29, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"For Palestinians, Raising Arabian Horses Is 'the Hobby of the Poor'" is from the July 14, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by James Glanz and Rami Nazzal and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire in Tel Aviv, Leaving Four Dead" is from the June 08, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Palestinian, 15, Killed as Israeli Forces Sought to Halt Stone Throwing" is from the June 21, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and Irit Pazner Garshowitz and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

In 1948, seven hundred thousand Palestinians were forced out of their homes by the first Arab-Israeli War. More than seventy years later, most of their houses are long gone, but millions of their descendants are still registered as refugees, with many living in refugee camps. This group—unlike countless others that were displaced in the aftermath of World War II and other conflicts—has remained unsettled, demanding to settle in the state of Israel. Their belief in a "right of return" is one of the largest obstacles to successful diplomacy and lasting peace in the region.

As a child, Elias Chacour lived in a small Palestinian village in Galilee. When tens of thousands of Palestinians were killed and nearly one million forced into refugee camps in 1948, Elias began a long struggle with how to respond. In Blood Brothers, he blends his riveting life story with historical research to reveal a little-known side of the Arab-Israeli conflict, touching on questions such as: What behind-the-scenes politics touched off the turmoil in the Middle East?

"Israel Polarized over Soldier Who Killed Wounded Palestinian" is from the March 31, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Jordan Reports Deadly Attack on Palestinian Refugee Camp" is from the June 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rana F. Sweis and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Israeli Gets Life in Prison for Murder of Palestinian Teenager" is from the May 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"2 Israelis Are Killed by Palestinian Gunman in Jerusalem" is from the October 09, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Though Stabbings by Palestinians Wane, an ISIS-Style Pattern Grows" is from the July 08, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Jewish Settlers, Attacked, Needed Help. A Palestinian Doctor Didn't Hesitate" is from the July 05, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Diaa Hadid and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Biden Condemns Palestinian Violence in Implicit Rebuke to Abbas" is from the March 09, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Court Throws out $655.5 Million Terrorism Verdict against Palestinian Groups" is from the August 31, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Benjamin Weiser and narrated by Kristi Burns.