Books In-Brief: Ten Myths about Israel (2023)

The eighth myth pertains to the Oslo Accords and the myths surrounding this pivotal moment in the peace process. Myth number nine involves the ongoing controversies and misconceptions regarding Gaza and the dynamics that fuel the conflict. The book further dissects the failures of the Camp David Accords and the official reasons behind the attacks on Gaza.

Looking ahead, Pappe presents the final myth. He challenges the widely accepted belief that the two-state solution is the only viable path forward, arguing that it may no longer be a practical option.

Ten Myths about Israel serves as a groundbreaking and indispensable resource for anyone seeking to better understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the narratives that have both concealed and revealed the hidden truths. These pervasive narratives have shaped public discourse, media portrayal, and even international policy, thus perpetuating the regional status quo. Pappe’s work is a clarion call for a reevaluation of established beliefs and a reimagining of the possibilities for a just and lasting peace in the region.

Ten Myth about Israel is available to attain for free as an e-book from Verso’s website.

Ilan Pappe, Ten Myths about Israel (Verso, 2017) ISBN: 9781786630193, 192 pages