Arabs and Israelis - 2nd Edition by Abdel Monem Said Aly & Shai Feldman & Khalil Shikaki (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Lasting over 120 years, the Arab-Israeli conflict involves divergent narratives about history, national identities, land ownership, injustices and victimhood. Domestic forces and actors as well as international and regional dynamics have ensured the conflict's durability.

A distinguished team of authors comprising an Israeli, a Palestinian and an Egyptian present a broader Arab perspective in this innovative textbook that offers a balanced and nuanced introduction to a highly contentious subject. Providing an overview of key developments in the history of the conflict, it explores attempts at resolution, before going on to portray the perspectives of the important parties. It places the events of the conflict within a regional and international context, providing an invaluable insight into the opposing narratives behind the conflict.

The much-anticipated second edition of Arabs and Israelis includes:
- Up-to-date coverage of key developments since the Arab Awakening, including the shifting pattern in relations from Obama to Trump, the Abraham Accords, the fall of Netanyahu and the resurgence of the war in early 2021.
- Brand new 'Key Developments', 'Key Documents' and 'Key Figures' feature boxes to help students zoom in on landmark events, policies and actors throughout history.
- Detailed full colour maps, timelines and photos to visually complement the text.
- A rich companion website including interactive timelines and maps, discussion questions, chapter summaries and more.

A comprehensive and engaging account of the Arab-Israeli conflict, it is the ideal companion for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level taking History, Politics and Middle Eastern Studies degrees.

Review Quotes

One of the best books on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The authors brilliantly cover all of the most recent events of the conflict and explore the history, motivations, and geopolitics of the Middle East. The addition of primary material and viewpoints offer a rare insight and impartial view of the conflict.
Alessandra Cecolin, University of Aberdeen, UK

The conflict over the Holy Land is complex, multifaceted, and ever-transforming. This book is so important and effective precisely because it chooses to highlight, rather than to minimize, these qualities of the conflict. No one book can tell the full story of this fascinating and heart-breaking conflict and of the distinct ways in which it has been perceived by the different national, ethnic, and religious communities who care about this land, but Arabs and Israelis is an essential entry-point to this subject.
Jonathan Gribetz, Princeton University, USA

This new edition brings the story of the Arab-Israeli conflict up to date. The inclusion of in-depth analysis on the different narratives of the conflict is essential and invites students to engage critically with the material. To my mind, this book is a unique contribution to the field.
Ross Brann, Cornell University, USA

About the Author

Abdel Monem Said Aly is Director of the Regional Center for Strategic Studies in Cairo, and Senior Fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University, USA.
Khalil Shikaki is a Professor of Political Science and director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (Ramallah, Palestine). Since 2005 he has been a Senior Fellow at Brandeis University's Crown Center for Middle East Studies.
Shai Feldman is President of Sapir Academic College in Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel. In 2005-2019 he was the founder and Crown Family Director of the Crown Center for Middle East Studies and Professor of Politics at Brandeis University, USA.