Why Blame Israel?

A political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long way off, however not focusing on some practical steps that could help de-escalate the conflict makes this goal even more distant, argues Neill Lochery in this challenging and fresh assessment of the state of Israel. Writing in a manner that can be easily understood and assimilated, he looks at the core facts concerning Israel's history and counters many prejudices associated with the creation of Israel and its current security needs. What are the foundations of Israeli conflict? Why does Palestinian nationalism go beyond a national struggle? What are demographic implications of any separation plans? From the Oslo Accords to the new hopes of the Geneva Accords, this book exposes the reasons for failures of the previous peace-making attempts, highlighting the need for reassessment of such issues as the future of Jerusalem, the right of return for Palestinian refugees and the methods for dealing with the rejectionist groups that resort to violent attacks. (Kirkus UK) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



Product Description

Israel is too often seen as the guilty party in the Middle East conflict. Neill Lochery argues that this interpretation, led by the liberal media, is unfair.



208 pages

Publisher: Totem Books (October 25, 2005)

Language: English