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The Other Israel
is an urgent and passionate intervention by
 Israeli
citizens challenging the continued occupation of Palestinian
territory and the failed policies of Ariel Sharon's
government. Against a backdrop of increasing violence on both
sides, the book presents a broad range of dissenting voices
that articulate practical, legal, and moral objections to the
occupation. Written from within the throes of the unfolding
tragedy, it includes contributions from journalists,
novelists, activists, military reservists, and former
government officials.
Among the topics covered are dissent within the Israeli armed
forces, the brutality of recent Israeli military
interventions, the inaccurate claims concerning Ehud Barak's
"generous offer" to the Palestinians at Camp David, the
shortcomings of the Israeli media in reporting the war
accurately, the moral decline of Israel in its role as an
occu-pying power, and the failure of Ariel Sharon to bring
about either peace or security for Israeli citizens.
The Other Israel questions what it means, here in America, to
stand in solidarity with Israel: Are Israel's true supporters
those who urge occupation and reprisal, or those calling for
reconciliation and a just settlement? Needed now more than
ever, this book challenges narrow American perceptions of
public opinion in Israel, and will act as a catalyst in
prompting vital debate about the future of Israel and the path
to peace for all citizens of the Middle East.
Contributors include: David Grossman, Amira Hass, Avi Shlaim,
Ilan Pappˇ, Gideon Levy, Meron Benvenisti, Neve Gordon,
Shulamit Aloni, Baruch Kimmerling, Ami Ayalon, Ze'ev Sternhell,
Gila Svirsky, Uri Avnery, Michael Ben-Yair, Yigal Bronner,
Neta Golan and Ian Urbina, Jeff Halper, Yitzhak Loar, Aviv
Lavie, Shamai Leibowitz, Ishai Menuchin, Adi Ophir, Assaf Oron,
Tanya Reinhart, Yigal Shochat, and Sergio Yahni.
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