The IsraelArab Reader: A Documentary History of the Middle East Conflict: Eighth Revised and Updated Edition

Now in its eighth edition, a essential resource on the more than centuryold conflict in the Middle EastIn print for nearly half a century, and now in its eighth edition, The IsraelArab Reader is an authoritative guide to over a century of conflict in the Middle East. It covers the full spectrum of a violent and checkered historythe origins of Zionism and Arab nationalism, the struggles surrounding Israels independence in 1948, the SixDay War and other wars and hostilities over the decades, and the long diplomatic process and many peace initiatives.Arranged chronologically and without bias by two veteran historians of the Middle East, this comprehensive reference brings together speeches, letters, articles, and reports involving all the major interests in the area. The eighth edition features a new introduction as well as a large new sectionmore than 40 pagesrecounting developments over the last decade, including the intraPalestinian factional strife between Fatah and Hamas, the roles played by Egypt and Iran in the region, enduring arguments over a twostate solution and the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and issues of human rights abuse and terrorism.