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A New York Times Bestseller<BR><BR>The first woman to serve as United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territory conveys the spirit of a people through 10 unforgettable stories of resilience and humanity.<BR><BR>Francesca Albanese is the most lucid voice against Israel’s apartheid policies in Gaza and the West Bank, a voice that has been heard around the world when it comes to speaking the truth about the Palestinian genocide. In the wake of October 7, 2023, and Israel’s retaliatory war, the renowned Italian jurist has become a lightning rod for her staunch defense of human rights. <BR><BR>Reflecting on her years living in Jerusalem and her personal and professional journey toward understanding the Palestinian struggle, Albanese pays tribute to 10 people whose profoundly affecting stories opened her eyes, from Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces, to the remarkable Jewish scholars who acted as Albanese’s mentors: forensic architect Eyal Weizman, trauma expert Gabor Maté, and Holocaust historian Alon Confino.<BR><BR>When the World Sleeps is a courageous testimony of the harsh reality that Palestinians face. It raises critical questions about the past, present, and future of Palestine: What are the consequences of the occupation? Where is a refugee’s home? In what conditions do Palestinians live? With the uncertain end of the war, will there be a Palestinian state? Will Palestinians have the right to self-determination, and will they be able to live in peace, free at last from the coercion of Israel?

Benjamin Netanjahu wird von den einen glühend verehrt und unverbrüchlich unterstützt, von den anderen zutiefst gehasst oder gefürchtet. Spätestens seit der Internationale Strafgerichtshof einen Haftbefehl gegen ihn ausgestellt hat, ist seine kontroverse Position auf der Weltbühne unübersehbar.Aber wer ist dieser Mann, wo kommt er her, was treibt ihn an, und wie hat er sein Netzwerk aus Verbündeten aufgebaut? Diesen Fragen geht das Buch entlang wichtiger Stationen von Netanjahus politischem Aufstieg nach, der sich von Anfang an engen Beziehungen zu einflussreichen pro-israelischen Kreisen in den USA verdankte. Gemeinsam mit seinem ultrarechten Vater Benzion trat Netanjahu schon in seiner Studienzeit in Boston als begabter Netzwerker und Kommunikator auf.Joseph Croitoru, ein profunder Kenner der Nahost-Politik, hat in Archiven bislang unentdeckte Unterlagen und Briefe gefunden: Sie sind Schlüssel zu Ideologie und Strategien des langjährigen israelischen Ministerpräsidenten. Und Croituru zeigt, wie sich Netanjahu trotz aller Proteste und Korruptionsvorwürfe seit mehr als 15 Jahren an der Macht halten kann.

Thoroughly updated and revised for 2024, JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY is the history of the Middle East through the lens of the Holy City and the Holy Land, from King David to the wars and chaos of today. The history of Jerusalem is the story of the world: Jerusalem is the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths. The Holy City and Holy Land are the battlefields for today's multifaceted conflicts and, for believers, the setting for Judgement Day and the Apocalypse.How did this small, remote town become the Holy City, the 'centre of the world' and now the key to peace in the Middle East? Why is the Holy Land so important not just to the region and its many new players, but to the wider world too? Drawing on new archives and a lifetime's study, Montefiore reveals this ever-changing city and turbulent region through the wars, love affairs and revelations of the kings, empresses, amirs, sultans, caliphs, presidents, autocrats, imperialists and warlords, poets, prophets, saints and rabbis, conquerors and whores who created, destroyed, chronicled, and believed in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. A classic of modern literature, this is not only the epic story of 3,000 years of faith, slaughter, fanaticism, co-existence, power and myth, but also a freshly updated, carefully balanced history of the Middle East, from King David to the new players and powers of the twenty-first century, from the birth of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the mayhem of today.This is how today's Middle East was forged, how the Holy Land became sacred and how Jerusalem became Jerusalem - the only city that exists twice - in heaven and on earth.

*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 WINGATE PRIZE*<BR>**A GUARDIAN AND OBSERVER GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR**<BR><BR>This is the story of the ordinary extraordinary life of Dr Elena Zadik.<BR><BR>'Each page of this book contains treasures' - Lizzy Stewart, author of Alison<BR><BR>Lives were bent in the furnaces of the twentieth century, but Elena Zadik was unbroken. With a stethoscope, a jar of herring and a hearing aid occasionally switched on, she forged an extraordinary life. Elena ran through the twentieth century without looking back.<BR><BR>A refugee twice before she was 17, she broke glass ceilings to become a doctor during World War 2. She was as brilliant a doctor as she was terrible a driver (she never took a test). Finding community, falling in love and starting a family in Sheffield while her parents were imprisoned and killed in Auschwitz, she swam against the odds with courage and tenacity.<BR><BR>Miriam gathers the threads of her Granny's story, reflecting on their unconventional relationship and how trauma travels down through the generations in this gorgeous brocade of illustration and collage.<BR><BR>Granny was an unintentionally hilarious woman, often difficult, always opinionated and deeply resourceful. Her hands were always busy and form the heart of this timely, irresistible graphic story of the ordinary extraordinary resilience of women.<BR><BR>A heartfelt and charming graphic memoir of love, family and fearless women.

A FINALIST FOR THE US NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2023 FOR NONFICTION<BR><BR>'Profoundly personal as well as historically significant ... In his moral clarity and baring of the heart, Shehadeh recalls writers such as Ghassan Kanafani and Primo Levi' Hisham Matar, New York Times<BR><BR>Aziz Shehadeh was many things: lawyer, activist, and political detainee, he was also the father of bestselling author and activist Raja. In this new and searingly personal memoir, Raja Shehadeh unpicks the snags and complexities of their relationship.<BR><BR>A vocal and fearless opponent, Aziz resists under the British mandatory period, then under Jordan, and, finally, under Israel. As a young man, Raja fails to recognise his father's courage and, in turn, his father does not appreciate Raja's own efforts in campaigning for Palestinian human rights. When Aziz is murdered in 1985, it changes Raja irrevocably.<BR><BR> This is not only the story of the battle against the various oppressors of the Palestinians, but a moving portrait of a particular father and son relationship.

Das Historische Buch des Jahres 2021Dieses Buch erzählt die Anatomie des Zweiten Weltkrieges aus einer ungewohnten Perspektive: Im Zentrum des Geschehens steht das jüdische Palästina, gelegen am Schnittpunkt der europäisch-kontinentalen und außereuropäisch-kolonialen Wahrnehmung. Die Kernzeit dieser raumgeschichtlich angelegten Erzählung liegt zwischen dem Abessinien-Krieg 1935 und den Schlachten von El Alamein und Stalingrad 1942. Die Verschränkung zweier, für sich jeweils anderer Kriege - dem Zweiten Weltkrieg und dem Kampf um Palästina - konstruiert das eigentliche Drama der Erzählung und durchzieht als roter Faden das Buch. Es entsteht ein dichtes Gewebe von Ereignisfacetten, das im global geschilderten Großereignis des Zweiten Weltkrieges durch eine besondere Sicht bislang wenig beachtete Konturen hervortreten lässt.

An insider's perspective on the life and influence of Israel's first native-born prime minister, his bold peace initiatives, and his tragic assassination More than two decades have passed since prime minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995, yet he remains an unusually intriguing and admired modern leader. A native-born Israeli, Rabin became an inextricable part of his nation's pre-state history and subsequent evolution. This revealing account of his life, character, and contributions draws not only on original research but also on the author's recollections as one of Rabin's closest aides. An awkward politician who became a statesman, a soldier who became a peacemaker, Rabin is best remembered for his valiant efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for the Oslo Accords. Itamar Rabinovich provides extraordinary new insights into Rabin's relationships with powerful leaders including Bill Clinton, Jordan's King Hussein, and Henry Kissinger, his desire for an Israeli-Syrian peace plan, and the political developments that shaped his tenure. The author also assesses the repercussions of Rabin's murder: Netanyahu's ensuing election and the rise of Israel's radical right wing.

As a teenager in Palestine, Sami al Jundi had one ambition: overthrowing Israeli occupation. With two friends, he began to build a bomb to use against the police. But when it exploded prematurely, killing one of his friends, al Jundi was caught and sentenced to ten years in prison.It was in an Israeli jail that his unlikely transformation began. Al Jundi was welcomed into a highly organized, democratic community of political prisoners who required that members of their cell read, engage in political discourse on topics ranging from global revolutions to the precepts of nonviolent protest and revolution.Al Jundi left prison still determined to fight for his people's rights--but with a very different notion of how to undertake that struggle. He cofounded the Middle East program of Seeds of Peace Center for Coexistence, which brings together Palestinian and Israeli youth.Marked by honesty and compassion for Palestinians and Israelis alike, The Hour of Sunlight illuminates the Palestinian experience through the story of one man's struggle for peace.

The Inner Life of Syria, Palestine and the Holy Land Volume 1 is a book written by Isabel Burton. The book is a detailed account of the author's personal experiences and observations during her travels to Syria, Palestine, and the Holy Land in the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the author's journey. The author provides insight into the culture, history, and people of the region, as well as her own personal reflections on the places she visited. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and daily life of the people she encountered. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East. Overall, The Inner Life of Syria, Palestine and the Holy Land Volume 1 is a fascinating and insightful account of one woman's journey through a region steeped in history and tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a gripping account of what it is like to live as a Palestinian - as a refugee in your own homeland. Born in Jerusalem, Muna Hamzeh is a journalist who has been writing about Palestinian affairs since 1985. She first worked as a journalist in Washington DC, but moved back to Palestine in 1989 to cover the first Palestine Intifada - the war of stones. She then settled in Dheisheh, near Bethlehem - one of 59 Palestinian refugee camps that are considered the oldest refugee camps in the world.The book consists of a diary which Hamzeh wrote between October 4th and December 4th 2000, telling the story of the second Intifada. Facing the tanks and armed guards of one of the best-equipped armies in the world, the Palestinians have nothing. They fight back with stones. The anguish and terror that Muna and her friends face on daily basis is tangible. Who will be the next to die? Whose house will be the next to burn down? This deeply moving personal account brings to life the harsh realities of the Palestinian struggle. Refugees in Our Own Land is a look into the hearts and minds of Palestinian refugees. It is a tribute to the bravery of the Palestinian people, and a wake-up call to the world that has ignored so much of their struggle and their suffering.

Der legendäre erste Ministerpräsident Israels erzählt in seinen Memoiren aus erster Hand über die dramatische Ereignisse der 30er und 40er Jahre: Britische Besatzung, illegale Einwanderung der in Europa verfolgten Juden, Staatsgründung 1948 und unmittelbar darauf der Unabhängigkeitskrieg gegen die arabischen Nachbarn.

Brian Keenan went to Beirut in 1985 for a change of scene from his native Belfast. He became headline news when he was kidnapped by fundamentalist Shi'ite militiamen and held in the suburbs of Beirut for the next four and a half years. For much of that time he was shut off from all news and contact with anyone other than his jailers and, later, his fellow hostages, amongst them John McCarthy.