Einat Wilf
War of Return : How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250364845
- author:
- Einat Wilf
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- St. Martin's Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 304
- Genre:
- World / Middle Eastern Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has long been a source of frustration and intractability. At its core lies a deeply entrenched dispute over the right of return, a concept that has become a major obstacle to peace. In 1948, seven hundred thousand Palestinians were forced from their homes, and despite the passage of time, millions of their descendants remain registered as refugees, living in camps and demanding the right to settle in Israel. Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf, two prominent liberal Israelis, argue that this demand is not only unsustainable but also has no legal or moral basis. They reveal how the idea of a right of return originated and how the UN agency responsible for finding a solution to the refugees' plight was pressured into creating a permanent "refugee" problem. The authors make a passionate plea for the international community to recognize the facts and work towards a peaceful resolution. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a more nuanced understanding of the right of return.
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