Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics

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Book Synopsis: A bold call for the American Left to extend their politics to the issues of Israel-Palestine, from a New York Times bestselling author and an expert on U.S. policy in the region.

In this major work of daring criticism and analysis, scholar and political commentator Marc Lamont Hill and Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick spotlight how holding fast to one-sided and unwaveringly pro-Israel policies reflects the truth-bending grip of authoritarianism on both Israel and the United States. Except for Palestine deftly argues that progressives and liberals who oppose regressive policies on immigration, racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and other issues must extend these core principles to the oppression of Palestinians. In doing so, the authors take seriously the political concerns and well-being of both Israelis and Palestinians, demonstrating the extent to which U.S. policy has made peace harder to attain. They also unravel the conflation of advocacy for Palestinian rights with anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel.

Hill and Plitnick provide a timely and essential intervention by examining multiple dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conversation, including Israel's growing disdain for democracy, the effects of occupation on Palestine, the siege of Gaza, diminishing American funding for Palestinian relief, and the campaign to stigmatize any critique of Israeli occupation. Except for Palestine is a searing polemic and a cri de coeur for elected officials, activists, and everyday citizens alike to align their beliefs and politics with their values.

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Are you a progressive thinker who believes in fighting for justice, equality, and human rights? Then our latest book, "Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics," is a must-read for you. Written by renowned scholar and political commentator Marc Lamont Hill and Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick, this groundbreaking work challenges the American Left to extend their politics to the issues of Israel-Palestine.

Unlike other books on the topic, "Except for Palestine" delves deep into the core principles of progressivism, urging liberals to apply their unwavering stance on crucial issues, such as immigration, racial justice, and gender equality, to the oppression faced by Palestinians. By doing so, Hill and Plitnick demonstrate how U.S. policy has hindered the path to peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.

But this book is more than just a critique; it offers valuable insights into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conversation. Learn about Israel's growing disdain for democracy, the devastating effects of occupation on Palestine, the relentless siege of Gaza, and the alarming decline in American funding for Palestinian relief. "Except for Palestine" also debunks the misconceptions that advocating for Palestinian rights equates to anti-Semitism or hatred of Israel.

It is time for elected officials, activists, and everyday citizens to align their beliefs and politics with their values. "Except for Palestine" serves as both a searing polemic and a cri de coeur, calling on all individuals who care about justice and equality to take a stand for what is right.

If you are ready to break the chains of authoritarianism and join the progressive movement for justice in Israel-Palestine, then click here to order your copy of "Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics" now.

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