Refuting the Anti-Israel Narrative

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Refuting the Anti-Israel Narrative

A Case for the Historical, Legal and Moral Legitimacy of the Jewish State

Social groups: religious groups and communities Middle Eastern history

Author: Jeremy Havardi

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Language: English

Published by: McFarland

Published on: 5 April 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 280 pages

ISBN: 9781476622972


Introduction

In recent decades, Israel has come under sustained diplomatic pressure from the West. According to the press and the policy establishment, she acts aggressively and with disregard for civilian lives in pursuit of an unnecessary and illegal occupation of Palestinian territory. Others view the country as an embarrassing outpost of colonialism, racism and apartheid whose actions--and those of the "pro-Israel lobby"--have provoked a fiery Islamist backlash.

About the Book

This book refutes these misrepresentations, showing that Israel's actions are well within the norms of international law and morality, and arguing that the country--far from being a deviant state--is a bastion of Western values. The author offers a nuanced narrative, outlining the legal, moral and historical justice behind Jewish statehood and discussing the reasons behind the failed peace process in recent years.

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