Israel and the Arab World
By: Gil Zohar
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Hockessin, Delaware
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9781680200003; 9781680200010
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Palestinian Arabs; Influence; Arab-Israeli conflict; Foreign relations
Description: "Israel and the Arab World, written from an Israeli viewpoint, 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. Israel's relationship with Egypt and Jordan-with whom it has peace treaties-is discussed. The reader will meet some Palestinians, including Palestinian Americans, and will encounter a symbol that evokes co-existence and peace. Parallel to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a war for public opinion. The author encourages each reader to have an open mind and to avoid stereotypes as they seek to unravel the tangled truth. Peace begins in one's heart, and not from government decrees; certainly not from propaganda. It is the hope in this undertaking that we may all merit to contribute to peace and understanding in the global village which is our planet Earth"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 58-59) and index.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1. The Roots of the Conflict  Spotlight on: The Balfour Declaration; title: Chapter 2. War Refugees: The Plight of the Palestinian People  Spotlight on: The Debate Over the Root Causes of the Refugee Problem; title: Chapter 3. Uncle and Nephew: The Bloody Legacy of Two Palestinian Leaders; title: Chapter 4. Israel's Neighbor Egypt: 35 Years of a "Cold Peace"; title: Chapter 5. Israel and Jordan: The Odd Couple of the Middle East; title: Chapter 6. Palestinians in Jerusalem: Property Rights and the Destruction of Homes  Spotlight On: The Story of a Family Living on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives; title: Chapter 7. A Boston Clan Brings its Own Beer to Palestine; title: Chapter 8. Israeli and Palestinian Cartoon Characters Symbolize the Dream of Peace