Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-137) and index.
Contents
Origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict / David Schafer -- Israel and Palestine from World War II through Camp David I / Joel Beinin and Lisa Hajjar -- Palestinian resistance movement and the first Intifada / John R. Gee -- Oslo Accords fail to bring peace / Baylis Thomas -- Four wars of Israel and Palestine / Michael Walzer -- Fear has increased Israeli support for military action / Libi Oz -- Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are a principal cause of violent conflict / Geoffrey Aronson -- Jihad is the only way to liberate Palestine / Hamas -- Rising popularity of suicide bombing among Palestinian political and military factions / Gal Luft -- Israel does not accept responsibility for its role in the present conflict / Hasan Abdel Rahman -- Jerusalem is a central component of any lasting peace / Rashid Khalidi -- Building a wall is the only option / Shlomo Avineri -- Israel will work for peace while fighting terrorism / Ariel Sharon -- Palestinians require a peace among equals / Yasser Arafat -- Peace hinges upon an Israeli admittance of guilt / Edward W. Said, interviewed by Ari Shavit.