What Does Israel Fear from Palestine?

A powerful reflection on Israel's repeated failures to treat Palestine and Palestinians as equals, offering insight into the missed opportunities for peace and the ongoing conflict.

Since the establishment of Israel in 1948, known to Palestinians as the Nakba (or 'disaster'), there have been numerous chances to pursue peace and equality between the two nations—after the Six-Day War in 1967, during the Oslo Accords, and even after the October 7, 2023 War. However, Israel's rejection of these opportunities has led to unbearable conditions in the West Bank and what many view as genocide in Gaza. This book delves into what went wrong time and again, and how the situation could still change for the better.

Shehadeh explores the deep-seated prejudices that have fueled the conflict but also suggests that co-existence is still possible. Written in graceful, keenly observed prose, this book offers a fresh perspective on the conflict at a time when such reflections are desperately needed.