Israel and the Arab World (Voices from Israel: Set 2)

Gil Zohar

ISBN 10: 1680200003 ISBN 13: 9781680200003

Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc., 2015

Synopsis

This entry in Voices From Israel examines Israel's geopolitical position in the Middle East and the Arab world. The status of many Palestinians as stateless people and refugees is often in the news. This book explains how this tragedy was created and is being perpetuated. The narrative examines Zionist chauvinism, Arab rejectionism, the long and convoluted search for peace, and the history of asymmetric warfare and terror. We'll look at Israel's relations with Egypt and Jordan - with whom it has peace treaties. We'll meet some Palestinians, including Palestinian Americans, and we'll encounter a symbol that evokes co-existence and peace. Parallel to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a war for public opinion. I encourage you, dear readers, to have an open mind and to avoid stereotypes as you seek to unravel the tangled truth. Peace begins in one's heart, and not from government decrees. Certainly not from propaganda. May we all merit to contribute to peace and understanding in the global village which is the planet Earth.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 7 Up-Varying subjects and viewpoints make this series on modern-day Israel comprehensive and informative. Benjamin Netanyahu, a biography of the country's current prime minister, along with Working Together, I Am Israel, and Cultures, Customs, and Celebration, examine history, leadership, and everyday life. Coverage is generally positive and includes Arab perspectives and criticism of Israeli policies and actions. Experience and Arab World, written by journalist and tour guide Zohar, are by far the strongest of the group. Arab World is a thoughtful and generally objective look at Israel's past and contemporary relations with its nearest neighbors and the Palestinians that live in and outside its borders. Experience is a fascinating country tour written by a lively and well-informed guide. Bright color photos and sidebars are a plus. VERDICT The entire set is a sound choice for libraries that need in-depth report information about Israel. For libraries that don't need all volumes, Zohar's strong writing makes Experience and Arab World good standalone purchases.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1680200003
• ISBN 13: 9781680200003
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64