Description
In recent decades, Israel has come under sustained diplomatic pressure from the West. According to the press and the policy establishment, she acts aggressively and with disregard for civilian lives in pursuit of an unnecessary and illegal occupation of Palestinian territory. Others view the country as an embarrassing outpost of colonialism, racism and apartheid whose actions--and those of the "pro-Israel lobby"--have provoked a fiery Islamist backlash.
This book refutes these misrepresentations, showing that Israel's actions are well within the norms of international law and morality, and arguing that the country--far from being a deviant state--is a bastion of Western values. The author offers a nuanced narrative, outlining the legal, moral and historical justice behind Jewish statehood and discussing the reasons behind the failed peace process in recent years.
About the Author
Journalist Jeremy Havardi's articles have appeared in The Guardian, The Commentator, The Jewish News, Times of Israel and many other publications. He lives in London, England.
Reviews
"extensively research...highly readable"-The Jewish Chronicle; "If one is looking for a series of well-sourced reasons for Israel's current existence as an ethnically Jewish state, Havardi's book leave little untouched."-Israel Book Review.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786498819
Author Jeremy Havardi
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 499g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 14mm
