The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace
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Book Synopsis: Two prominent Israeli liberals argue that for the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians to end with peace, Palestinians must come to terms with the fact that there will be no "right of return."
In 1948, seven hundred thousand Palestinians were forced out of their homes by the first Arab-Israeli War. More than seventy years later, most of their houses are long gone, but millions of their descendants are still registered as refugees, with many living in refugee camps. This group—unlike countless others that were displaced in the aftermath of World War II and other conflicts—has remained unsettled, demanding to settle in the state of Israel. Their belief in a "right of return" is one of the largest obstacles to successful diplomacy and lasting peace in the region.
In The War of Return, Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf—both liberal Israelis supportive of a two-state solution—reveal the origins of the idea of a right of return, and explain how UNRWA - the very agency charged with finding a solution for the refugees - gave in to Palestinian, Arab and international political pressure to create a permanent “refugee” problem. They argue that this Palestinian demand for a “right of return” has no legal or moral basis and make an impassioned plea for the US, the UN, and the EU to recognize this fact, for the good of Israelis and Palestinians alike.
A runaway bestseller in Israel, the first English translation of The War of Return is certain to spark lively debate throughout America and abroad.
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Are you tired of hearing about the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians? Do you believe that peace is attainable, but wonder how it can ever be achieved? Look no further than "The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace." In this groundbreaking book, renowned Israeli liberals Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf argue that the key to ending the conflict lies in the Palestinians accepting the reality that there will be no "right of return."
Since the first Arab-Israeli War in 1948, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes. While countless others faced similar fates during that time, none have clung to the idea of a "right of return" like the Palestinians. As a result, they and their descendants remain in limbo, living in refugee camps and holding on to an unrealistic dream of settling in Israel. This delusion has become a significant roadblock to finding a lasting resolution and achieving true peace in the region.
In "The War of Return," Schwartz and Wilf shed light on the origins of the right of return concept and expose how UNRWA, the agency responsible for resolving the refugee issue, succumbed to Palestinian, Arab, and international political pressure. They fervently argue that the demand for a "right of return" is devoid of legal and moral legitimacy. Moreover, they make a heartfelt plea to the US, the UN, and the EU to acknowledge this reality for the benefit of both Israelis and Palestinians.
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