Ten Myths about Israel

Ten Myths about Israel

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  • Author:Ilan Pappé
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Summary

What are the myths--and reality--behind the state of Israel?
Ilan Pappe is one of the most outspoken and radical thinkers writing on the history of Israel。 In this groundbreaking and controversial book he examines ten of the most contested ideas concerning the origins and identity of the contemporary state of Israel。 Once and for all he explodes the myths that justify the rights of the Israeli state, asking,
- Was Palestine an empty land at the time of the Balfour Declaration?
- Were the Jews a people without a land?
- Is there no difference between Zionism and Judaism?
- Is Zionism not a colonial project of occupation?
- Did the Palestinians leave their homeland voluntarily in 1948?
- Was the June 1967 War a war of -no choice-?
- Is Israel the only democracy in the Middle East?
- Were the failed Oslo negotiations of 1992 the PLO's fault?
- Was it a question of national security to bomb Gaza?
- Is the Two States Solution still achievable?
Written for the general reader, this book will prompt a huge, and necessary, debate。

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Reviews

F_alsaad

A great book by a great historian。 A brave book by a braver man!

Ahmed Alkhairy

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Sarah Ensor

If you want a beginners guide to the Palestine/Israel this probably isn't it because Pappe assumes a level of background knowledge。 Nevertheless it's an excellent discussion of the last 80 years in the region and a brief history of ZionismI always find it difficult to revisit this history。 The cynicism and brutality of politicians and generals from Israel, the US , Russia and various European states' including Britain's Tony Blair and now our Tory trash government is truly sickening。 If you don' If you want a beginners guide to the Palestine/Israel this probably isn't it because Pappe assumes a level of background knowledge。 Nevertheless it's an excellent discussion of the last 80 years in the region and a brief history of ZionismI always find it difficult to revisit this history。 The cynicism and brutality of politicians and generals from Israel, the US , Russia and various European states' including Britain's Tony Blair and now our Tory trash government is truly sickening。 If you don't come away enraged at the treatment of the Palestinians, you are not paying attention。 FREE PALESTINE。 。。。more

Matt Judge

Extremely concise and well written summary of the Israeli occupation from the 1918 onward。

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Mo Abed Al Nabi

I really love Ilan, I just wish he was more mainstream in the Israeli community and not be ostracized like that。 I mean I know why he is not that, he's very galvanizing and he doesn't fear stressing out the definitions he sees fit for the reality we live in。I really liked the Jewish analysis and background of the situation, since being anti-Israeli nowadays is being correlated with being anti-Semite, a stance that is counterintuitively one of the big drivers for antisemitism around the world。 I I really love Ilan, I just wish he was more mainstream in the Israeli community and not be ostracized like that。 I mean I know why he is not that, he's very galvanizing and he doesn't fear stressing out the definitions he sees fit for the reality we live in。I really liked the Jewish analysis and background of the situation, since being anti-Israeli nowadays is being correlated with being anti-Semite, a stance that is counterintuitively one of the big drivers for antisemitism around the world。 I also think that this short form is very easy to grasp on for someone who isn't Palestinian/Israeli, which is big plus since people make it very complicated sometimes。 However, It's also one of the drawbacks for me, since I want a more lengthy analysis of the situation。Very good book overall。 。。。more

Finn Corcoran

A dense, strongly argued polemic against some of the most common arguments trundled out to defend some of Israel’s unjustifiable policies against the Palestinians。 Pappé clearly and forcefully dismantles 10 broad and widespread myths concerning the conflict in an authoritative manner。 This is definitely a useful resource if you’re looking for that kind of analysis and debunking, though it may be of less use to as an introduction to somebody not already somewhat versed in the topic。

Afshinesi

اولین کتابی بود که در این حوزه می خواندم و برای من تازگی داشت از این جهت که ماهیت ضد انسانی و استعماری رژیم صهیونیستی رو با اسناد تاریخی نشان داده بود。 متن روانی داشت ولی کاش مترجم انقدر وسط حرف نویسنده نپریده بود، به جز چند صفحه اول تمام کروشه هارو نخوانده رد کردم و هیچ نقصی در متن احساس نمی شد پس نیاز به توضیح اضافه نبوده واقعا。(view spoiler)[افسانه ها از اینجا شروع می شوند که فلسطین یک سرزمین بی آب و علف و بدون ملت نبود و فلسطینی ها به صورت یک ملت واقعی در اون منطقه ساکن بودند و حتی احساسات م اولین کتابی بود که در این حوزه می خواندم و برای من تازگی داشت از این جهت که ماهیت ضد انسانی و استعماری رژیم صهیونیستی رو با اسناد تاریخی نشان داده بود。 متن روانی داشت ولی کاش مترجم انقدر وسط حرف نویسنده نپریده بود، به جز چند صفحه اول تمام کروشه هارو نخوانده رد کردم و هیچ نقصی در متن احساس نمی شد پس نیاز به توضیح اضافه نبوده واقعا。(view spoiler)[افسانه ها از اینجا شروع می شوند که فلسطین یک سرزمین بی آب و علف و بدون ملت نبود و فلسطینی ها به صورت یک ملت واقعی در اون منطقه ساکن بودند و حتی احساسات ملی گرایانه داشتند و 。。。 دوم اینکه یهودی ها هم یک ملت نبودند و اصلا اگر ملتی هم بودند بدون سرزمین نبودند و مثل خیلی از مردم با ادیان مختلف دیگر در کشور های مختلف داشتند زندگی می کردندسوم اینکه صهیونیست ها یک جنبش یهودی سکولار بودند که در ادامه برای پیشبرد اهدافشون از همه تندروتر شدند و با استدلال های دینی یهودی هارو جذب کردند و برای اهداف سیاسیشون از کتاب مقدس برداشت های افراطی کردند و 。。。پنجم اینکه فلسطینی ها هیچوقت داوطلبانه کشورشون رو ترک نکردند و مجبور به این کار شدند چون بدیهی ترین حقوقشون هم به اونها داده نمی شد و از هر لحاظ مورد آزار و اذیت دولت و ملت اسرائیل قرار می گرفتند 。。。ششم اینکه اسرائیل نه تنها تنها دموکراسی خاورمیانه نیست که یکی از ظالم ترین استعمارگران حال حاضر جهانههشتم و نهم هم موضوعات مربوط به جنبش های فلسطینی ها مثل فتح و حماس رو بررسی میکنه و رابطه صهیونیست ها با این جنبش ها و دروغ هایی که درباره اونها میگن و 。。。(hide spoiler)] 。。。more

Eduardo Esteves

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namelessdilara

pappe kaleminden, israil hakkında doğru bilinen on yanlışı okuyoruz。 israil bir işgal devleti mi? filistin toprakları eskiden boş muydu da orada israil devleti kuruldu? siyonizm musevilik midir? filistinliler, işgal için gelen siyonistlerin niyetini anlamadan evvel mülteci olarak onları nasıl karşılamıştır? bu soruların hepsi ve fazlası, anlaşılır bir dille mükemmel açıklanmış。 objektifliğine büyük oranda güvendiğim ve filistin-israil çatışması hakkında herhangi bir okuma yapmamış ama ön yargıla pappe kaleminden, israil hakkında doğru bilinen on yanlışı okuyoruz。 israil bir işgal devleti mi? filistin toprakları eskiden boş muydu da orada israil devleti kuruldu? siyonizm musevilik midir? filistinliler, işgal için gelen siyonistlerin niyetini anlamadan evvel mülteci olarak onları nasıl karşılamıştır? bu soruların hepsi ve fazlası, anlaşılır bir dille mükemmel açıklanmış。 objektifliğine büyük oranda güvendiğim ve filistin-israil çatışması hakkında herhangi bir okuma yapmamış ama ön yargıları/ilgisi olan herkese gözüm kapalı önereceğim, “filistinliler zaten topraklarını sattıl…。” şeklinde başlayan tüm konuşmalarda karşıdaki kişiyi “şşş。” diyerek susturmak ve okutmak istediğim yegane kitaptır。 。。。more

محمد طميش

يُفنّد بابيه الرواية الإسرائيلية التي تقول أن الفلسطينيين غادروا طوعًا،ويؤكّد أن مئات الآلاف من الفلسطينيين،طردتهم العصابات الصّهيونيّة قبل بداية الحرب أصلًا。 وأن الترانسفير ومن ضمنها خطة תוכנית ד' (الخطة داليت) مُمنهجة ،ولم يغادر الفلسطيني أرضه طوعًا 。。 أرض بلا شعب لشعب بلا أرض؟ لم تكن أرض فلسطين مقفرة وجرداء كما تروّج لها الدعاية الصّهيونية المتمثّلة بالمناهج التّعليميّة والإعلام 。。بل كانت أرض مزدهرة،يطغى عليها الطّابع الرّيفيّ، مع وجود بعض الأماكن الحضرية。。 ولم يكن الشّعب معزولًا ،بل كان منفت يُفنّد بابيه الرواية الإسرائيلية التي تقول أن الفلسطينيين غادروا طوعًا،ويؤكّد أن مئات الآلاف من الفلسطينيين،طردتهم العصابات الصّهيونيّة قبل بداية الحرب أصلًا。 وأن الترانسفير ومن ضمنها خطة תוכנית ד' (الخطة داليت) مُمنهجة ،ولم يغادر الفلسطيني أرضه طوعًا 。。 أرض بلا شعب لشعب بلا أرض؟ لم تكن أرض فلسطين مقفرة وجرداء كما تروّج لها الدعاية الصّهيونية المتمثّلة بالمناهج التّعليميّة والإعلام 。。بل كانت أرض مزدهرة،يطغى عليها الطّابع الرّيفيّ، مع وجود بعض الأماكن الحضرية。。 ولم يكن الشّعب معزولًا ،بل كان منفتحًا مع الثّقافات الأخرى،وخصوصا مع تحديث مدنٍ مثل حيفا وشفاعمرو،وعكا وطبريا على أيدي الظّاهر عمر(1690-1775) ازدهرت التجارة مع أوروبا،كذلك أُنشئت حينها شبكة الموانىء。 ثمّة دافعين رئيسين في ولادة الصّهيونية حسب إيلان : أن الشّعب اليهودي في أوروبا الوسطى والشّرقية،قد عانى اضطهادًا،ورفضًا في دمجه كمواطنٍ له كامل الحقوق،وشعورهم بانعدام الأمان。الدّافع الثاني هي في محاكاة الحركات الوطنية الأوروبية،في فترة أطلق عليها المؤرخون "ربيع الشّعوب الأوروبية"،وحينها سعوا لتحويل اليهودية من ديانة إلى "قومية"。 يستخلص الإحتلال الشّرعية السياسية من النّص المُقدّس،ومن ضمنها الحركات اليمينية المعنية ببناء المستوطنات مثل גוש אמונים التي اتّبعت "خريطة استعمار توراتيّة" بدلًا من خريطة حكومية 。。 وقبل ذلك استخدم يغال ألون وهو قائد البالماخ،الكتاب المقدس لتبرير بناء مستوطنة كريات أربع اليهودية على أرضٍ سُلِبت من أهالي مدينة الخليل 。。 إحدى طرق إسرائيل إستعطاف الرأي العام العالمي هو الربط بين المحرقة ومصير اليهود حول العالم بمصير المجتمع اليهودي في فلسطين 。。 فتصوّر إسرائيل معاداة الصهيونية إلا بوصفها معاداة للسامية 。。 تنطلق الخرافة أن إسرائيل جاءت بنوايا طيّبة،لممارسة إحتلال "ناعم" لكنّها أُرغِمت على اتّخاذ موقف أكثر قسوة بسبب ما تسمّيه "العُنف الفلسطيني"،وعندما نتأمل الجدل الدائر بين أحزاب اليمين واليسار حول مسألة الأرض،نجد أن خلافاتهم تتعلّق بكيفية تحقيق هذا الهدف وليس حول مشروعيّته。 ظاهرة هدم منازل الفلسطينية ليس بجديدة،فقد ابتكرتها حكومة الإنتداب البريطاني خلال الثّورة الفلسطينية الكُبرى (1936-1939) ، في أثناء ذلك دمّرت القوات البريطانية ألفي منزل خلال جولات العقاب الجماعي التي استهدفت السّكان الأصليين في تاريخ الإستعمار الأوروبي كان هنالك منطقين : منطق إجتثاث الشّعب الأصلي ومنطق التّجريد من الصفات الإنسانية - أي اعتبار غير الأوروبي أدنى مرتبة 。 والحركة الصّهيونية طبّقت هذين المنطقيّن عبر التطهير العرقي في فلسطين 6/05/2022 。。。more

Christian

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Twiddlefist Bumblesnot

an accurate historical telling of israel's origins with the aims of dispelling any myths of israel being a legitimate justifiable state - in other words, anti-semitism according to justin trudeau an accurate historical telling of israel's origins with the aims of dispelling any myths of israel being a legitimate justifiable state - in other words, anti-semitism according to justin trudeau 。。。more

Falah Al-Otaibi

الكتاب أقرب ما يكون إلى سرد تاريخي للصراع العربي الغربي أشمل من أنه صراع عربي إسرائيلي، فقد بين الكاتب تاريخ الارض فلسطينية و تعاقب الشعوب عليها ، و نشأة الصهيونية في القرن التاسع عشر في أوروبا، وذكر الأسباب الحقيقية في صناعة دولة على أجزاء من الخلافة العثمانية، ولم يستطيع اخرج صورة حقيقية لدولة أسمها فلسطين تم احتلالها من قبل الاستعمار، بل تكلم عن الانتفاضات المتعدد للشعب العربي في أرض فلسطين ، من انتفاضة البراق ١٩٣٨ إلى آخر الانتفاضات بعد اتفاقية اوسلو التي رفضة حق العودة للاجئين ، و صرح أن مب الكتاب أقرب ما يكون إلى سرد تاريخي للصراع العربي الغربي أشمل من أنه صراع عربي إسرائيلي، فقد بين الكاتب تاريخ الارض فلسطينية و تعاقب الشعوب عليها ، و نشأة الصهيونية في القرن التاسع عشر في أوروبا، وذكر الأسباب الحقيقية في صناعة دولة على أجزاء من الخلافة العثمانية، ولم يستطيع اخرج صورة حقيقية لدولة أسمها فلسطين تم احتلالها من قبل الاستعمار، بل تكلم عن الانتفاضات المتعدد للشعب العربي في أرض فلسطين ، من انتفاضة البراق ١٩٣٨ إلى آخر الانتفاضات بعد اتفاقية اوسلو التي رفضة حق العودة للاجئين ، و صرح أن مبدأ الدولتين كان حل مناسب للتعايش بين شعوب أرض فلسطين。و مما راق لي تنسيق الكتاب على شكل فصول متعددة ، حيث كانت الفصول متوافقة مع سير الأحداث التاريخية ، وكأننا في فيلم سينمائي تاريخي للمنطقة ككل، ختم الكاتب الكتاب بأن إعادة طرد فكرة الدولتين هو الحل المناسب لوقف هذا النزيف الدموي القائم هناك 。 。。。more

Huriye Ç

The book deals with the history of Palestine before the formation of Zionism, where the idea of ​​Israel came from, why the State of Palestine was chosen, how it received material and moral support, and the most important arguments put forward by the Zionist lobby to justify their stance on the occupation of Palestine refutes with documents。 A simple, beautiful and direct book describing all the myths that Israel has started in the official media to facilitate and justify its settlement operatio The book deals with the history of Palestine before the formation of Zionism, where the idea of ​​Israel came from, why the State of Palestine was chosen, how it received material and moral support, and the most important arguments put forward by the Zionist lobby to justify their stance on the occupation of Palestine refutes with documents。 A simple, beautiful and direct book describing all the myths that Israel has started in the official media to facilitate and justify its settlement operations, ethnic cleansing and, as researcher Ilan Pappe puts it, “progressive genocide。” The author is a Jewish historian and professor who uses his pen to defend the Palestinian people and to criticize the Zionists and their actions in the occupied territories。 。。。more

Xavier

An accessible and systematic debunking of 10 myths that uphold the foundation of Israeli terror。 Newcomer to this conflict will find the work easy to follow, especially given that a timeline accompanies the events and can be found at the end of the book。To be sure, this is a book that takes the Palestinian question seriously and is blatant in its condemnation of Israel settler-colonialism and the ideology of Zionism that permeates Jewish circles across the political spectrum。 But while comprehen An accessible and systematic debunking of 10 myths that uphold the foundation of Israeli terror。 Newcomer to this conflict will find the work easy to follow, especially given that a timeline accompanies the events and can be found at the end of the book。To be sure, this is a book that takes the Palestinian question seriously and is blatant in its condemnation of Israel settler-colonialism and the ideology of Zionism that permeates Jewish circles across the political spectrum。 But while comprehensive and incisive, the book doesn't really offer solutions that move beyond "dialogue。" Moreover, appeals to 'reason' have not worked thus far so while the myths can be more easily dismissed, instances of ethnic cleansing do not simply cave to logic and the Israel-Palestine conflict is no different。 。。。more

Fábio Novais Da Silva

Uma boa introdução ao tema。Aborda - e desconstrói - os argumentos geralmente utilizados para justificar a violência sobre o povo palestiniano e a implementação de um regime de apartheid sobre o mesmo。

Diogo Franco

It is a very complete analysis of the entire conflict。 I found it to be a little confusing at times when it seemed that the author was making huge side notes and coming back to the main topic, mixing different events and time periods。 But overall a very interesting read that will give you a lot of knowledge on the topic。

Julio

This is a book about the occupation in Palestine and ten points that have been so repeated by all the entities supporting Israel that many people would not even question。 Every "myth" is presented and refuted based on several sources。 To be clear, this is not trying to present a "balanced" view on the ten points, as is clear the author feels the point of view of Israel is commonly known。 On the ohter hand, there's not much rethoric condemning Israel but mostly the stating of facts (according to This is a book about the occupation in Palestine and ten points that have been so repeated by all the entities supporting Israel that many people would not even question。 Every "myth" is presented and refuted based on several sources。 To be clear, this is not trying to present a "balanced" view on the ten points, as is clear the author feels the point of view of Israel is commonly known。 On the ohter hand, there's not much rethoric condemning Israel but mostly the stating of facts (according to the presented sources)The book is not as beginner-friendly as it could be, so, some googling might help if you're completely new to the topic。 Also, while recounting some facts it might feel a bit repetitive。All in all, a very informative book about a sad issue。 If you feel a particular interest in the subject, further reading might be recommended but this is not a bad starting point if you're curious about the Palestine side of things。 。。。more

James Wang

Wow。 There was so much about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has been construed by Western media and Ilan Pappé, an Israeli Jewish historian, does an incredible job debunking myths and preconceptions that have been lodged in our brains to dehumanize and criminalize the Palestinians when they have been victimized throughout this conflict。Here are some of the facts I’ve learned:•tZionism was an ideology that was reinforced by Christianity that asserted the Jews of Europe that all their probl Wow。 There was so much about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has been construed by Western media and Ilan Pappé, an Israeli Jewish historian, does an incredible job debunking myths and preconceptions that have been lodged in our brains to dehumanize and criminalize the Palestinians when they have been victimized throughout this conflict。Here are some of the facts I’ve learned:•tZionism was an ideology that was reinforced by Christianity that asserted the Jews of Europe that all their problems would be solved if they colonized Palestine and created a Jewish state there。 It is rooted in ideas of anti-Semitism, British imperialism, and theology。 •tZionism also believed that the Jewish wealth in Palestine would strengthen the Ottoman empire from internal and external enemies。•tIt is perpetually stated that “Palestine was a land without people waiting for the people without a land [Jews]”, which is not the case, since the land was never “unoccupied”。 Instead, this myth removes the moral right for Palestinians regarding the right to own their land and gave justification to displace an existing group。•tIsrael is supposedly the only democracy in the Middle East, yet their treatment towards their minorities in the country is deplorable。 They incarcerate, torture, and kill any Palestinians that reside in their “land” and they compulsorily moved people out of their homes since they don’t believe in living with the Palestinians peacefully。Ilan Pappé provides plenty of history and context for anybody interesting in learning more about the injustices faced by the Palestinians。 。。。more

Antonis Maronikolakis

A very informative read, sheds some light on some misconceptions and brings forth some new aspects of the issue that were previously hidden。 What was shocking to me is to what extent Israel has gone to propagandize and discombobulate the West, as well as Palestine and their own people。The only issue I have is that at times the author writes with heavily emotional language (which is understandable to an extent, especially in some instances) plus there is a lack of "other perspective" facts。 I wou A very informative read, sheds some light on some misconceptions and brings forth some new aspects of the issue that were previously hidden。 What was shocking to me is to what extent Israel has gone to propagandize and discombobulate the West, as well as Palestine and their own people。The only issue I have is that at times the author writes with heavily emotional language (which is understandable to an extent, especially in some instances) plus there is a lack of "other perspective" facts。 I would have liked to have seen the Israeli perspective in some instances, to see how they perceived certain events。All in all, a very enlightening read for a much-discussed topic。 It is absolutely critical we shed misconceptions about this topic in order to have any sort of meaningful discussion。 。。。more

Milda Novicke

Tik labai apsišvietusiems žmonėms skirta knyga。 Kad skaityti, reikia daug dalykų išmanyti istorijoje, politikoje。。。

Yasmeen Alhaj

My first of Ilan Pappe’s works。 Totally worth the hype。 This book is tightly sown with historical deep dives on all the “hot takes” the Zionist agenda commonly retorts to, and how it’s a load of BS。

M。Mahdi

دوستان در مورد فلسطین واقعا خیلی چیزها هست که نمی‌دونیم!این کتاب واقعا روشنگر خوبی هست؛ در کنارش توضیحات آقای خضاب هم به شدت خوبه

AhMad

This book puts up a lot of good arguments backed by actual facts rather than baseless media fallacies , which I liked a lot。 There's no question about the points that this book imparts to prove the media myths wrong。 However, I still think that this book could be more compact since at halfway through it suffers from that good ol' Drag syndrome。I liked-1。 The argument flow2。 References kept to essential3。 Informative 4。 Unbiased reasoningCould've been better-1。 Lack of compactness2。 Looping of ar This book puts up a lot of good arguments backed by actual facts rather than baseless media fallacies , which I liked a lot。 There's no question about the points that this book imparts to prove the media myths wrong。 However, I still think that this book could be more compact since at halfway through it suffers from that good ol' Drag syndrome。I liked-1。 The argument flow2。 References kept to essential3。 Informative 4。 Unbiased reasoningCould've been better-1。 Lack of compactness2。 Looping of arguments 。。。more

Raniya

3。9 ⭐ /5 I skim read most of it as I had an ebook and I struggle with it。 I wished I had bought a physical copy of this as i wanted to research and add/highlight several points in it。 I wouldn't say I agree, or every point written in the book is to be agreed with especially since Ilan Pappe has noted that j3wish settles shouldn't/wouldn't be removed when Palestine is liberated。 (Even if they do not hold the oppressive mindset)。 However, it's obviously clear that every。 Single。 Jewish settler has 3。9 ⭐ /5 I skim read most of it as I had an ebook and I struggle with it。 I wished I had bought a physical copy of this as i wanted to research and add/highlight several points in it。 I wouldn't say I agree, or every point written in the book is to be agreed with especially since Ilan Pappe has noted that j3wish settles shouldn't/wouldn't be removed when Palestine is liberated。 (Even if they do not hold the oppressive mindset)。 However, it's obviously clear that every。 Single。 Jewish settler has a homeland (which is not palestine) to go back to , and have a RIGHT to go back to where they were born。 - which is an obviously clear point。 I'd still have to reccomend it as Ilan Pappe has elaborately explained several common misconceptions with citations to original articles, newspapers, global laws and much more。 This book is deeply informative explaining the history of palestine along with the journey of the country and its politics。 The roles European and several other countries have played in the colonisation of Palestine。 🇵🇸♥ 。。。more

Clementine

Good shit

Anthony Draper

Educational and informative, but with the typical Verso tilt。

Gulnur Durak

Eye opener! Palestine “issue” simply explained!

Hammad Gill

Best book on Israel。