On Palestine
On Palestine by Noam Chomsky, published by Haymarket Books in 2015, is a critical examination of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the plight of Palestinians. This edition spans 215 pages and is presented in English. The book discusses the implications of Operation Protective Edge, Israel’s military actions in Gaza, and the subsequent humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the historical and political context surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as Chomsky and Ilan Pappé analyze the international community’s role in addressing human rights abuses. The text delves into themes of colonialism, political science, and social justice, providing insights into the challenges faced by Palestinians and the potential paths forward for advocacy and change.
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Operation Protective Edge, Israel’s most recent assault on Gaza, left thousands of Palestinians dead and cleared the way for another Israeli land grab. The need to stand in solidarity with Palestinians has never been greater. Ilan Pappé and Noam Chomsky, two leading voices in the struggle to liberate Palestine, discuss the road ahead for Palestinians and how the international community can pressure Israel to end its human rights abuses against the people of Palestine. On Palestine is the sequel to their acclaimed book Gaza in Crisis.
Noam Chomsky is widely regarded to be one of the foremost critics of US foreign policy in the world. He has published numerous groundbreaking books, articles, and essays on global politics, history, and linguistics. Since 2003 he has written a monthly column for the New York Times syndicate. His recent books include Masters of Mankind and Hopes and Prospects. Haymarket Books recently released updated editions of twelve of his classic books.
Ilan Pappé is the bestselling author of The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine: A History of Modern Palestine and The Israel/Palestine Question.
Frank Barat is a human rights activist and author. He was the coordinator of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine and is now the president of the Palestine Legal Action Network. His books include Freedom is a Constant Struggle, Gaza in Crisis, Corporate Complicity in Israel’s Occupation, and On Palestine.
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