A Very Short History of the Israel–Palestine Conflict

by Ilan Pappé

First published 2024

In this concise yet comprehensive account, historian Ilan Pappé unravels the tangled roots of the Israel-Palestine conflict. From the Ottoman Empire's collapse to the present-day impasse, Pappé guides readers through a minefield of nationalism, displacement, and broken promises. As Jewish settlers and Arab residents clash over a sliver of land, the stakes only grow higher. Yet amid the violence and political gridlock, Pappé illuminates a path forward, where shared hopes for peace and justice might finally prevail.

Genres: history, politics, non-fiction, middle-east

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-non-fiction, political-thriller

Setting: Israel, Palestine

Period: Ottoman Empire, Present Day

160 pages · Paperback · Oneworld Publications

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