arab-israeli conflict

The authors recount their journey through Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, Damascus, and Jerusalem, covering their personal conversations with leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas; sheikhs; ayatollahs; and Osama bin Laden's brothers, from whom they learned a great deal about the complexities of conflict in the Middle East.

Provides an overview of the political, religious, and ethnic conflicts that have fragmented the Middle East, presenting each country's perspective and involvement.

Introduces students to Israel, with information on the region's history, people, culture, geography, and conflicts.

Argues that the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians traces back not to the British Mandate, when the United Kingdom assumed control over Palestine from 1920 to 1948, but instead to the Ottoman period when the dissent began, and when the means for dealing with that dissent were created.

Laura Blumenfeld chronicles her own desire for revenge against the terrorist who shot her father more than ten years ago and recounts the stories and methods of avengers worldwide.

Examines the history behind the 1973 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors, Egypt and Syria (backed by Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia), plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.

Based upon eyewitness accounts and interviews with high-level American, Israeli, Palestinian, and Syrian officials, the author examines the breakdown of the Camp David 2000 peace summit, blaming President Bill Clinton's impeachment issues and his lack of credibility as a reason for its failure.

Examines the history behind the 1967 war between Israel and its surrounding Arab neighbors, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.