“After all, the book is written
by an Israeli Jew who cares about his own society as much as he does about the
Palestinian one. Refuting mythologies that sustain injustice should be of
benefit to everyone living in the country or wishing to live there. It forms a
basis on which all its inhabitants might enjoy the great achievements that only
one privileged group currently has access to.” These words belong to Ilan
Pappé, a historian of the Middle East who strives to reach an unbiased
understanding of the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the chances
of peace. In his book, Pappé challenges myths that appear as indisputable
truths, and argues that they can be refuted through a detailed examination of
the historical record. He portrays the Israel-Palestine conflict as an example
of historical disinformation that promotes oppression and thereby perpetuates
the conflict.
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