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The Only Language They Understand: Forcing Compromise In Israel And Palestine
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In A Mythbusting Analysis Of The World'S Most Intractable Conflict, A Star Of Middle East Reporting, One Of The Most Important Writers In The Field (The New York Times), Argues That Only One Weapon Has Yielded Progress: Force.Scattered Over The Territory Between The Jordan River And The Mediterranean Sea Lie The Remnants Of Failed Peace Proposals, International Summits, Secret Negotiations, Un Resolutions, And Statebuilding Efforts. The Conventional Story Is That These Wellmeaning Attempts At Peacemaking Were Repeatedly, Perhaps Terminally, Thwarted By Violence.Through A Rich Interweaving Of Reportage, Historical Narrative, And Powerful Analysis, Nathan Thrall Presents A Startling Counterhistory. He Shows That Forceincluding But Not Limited To Violencehas Impelled Each Side To Make Its Largest Concessions, From Palestinian Acceptance Of A Twostate Solution To Israeli Territorial Withdrawals. This Simple Fact Has Been Neglected By The World Powers, Which Have Expended Countless Resources On Initiatives Meant To Diminish Friction Between The Parties. By Quashing Any Hint Of Confrontation, Promising An Imminent Negotiated Solution, Facilitating Security Cooperation, Developing The Institutions Of A Still Unborn Palestinian State, And Providing Bounteous Economic And Military Assistance, The United States And Europe Have Merely Entrenched The Conflict By Lessening The Incentives To End It. Thralls Important Book Upends The Beliefs Steering These Failed Policies, Revealing How The Aversion Of Pain, Not The Promise Of Peace, Has Driven Compromise For Israelis And Palestinians Alike.Published As Israel'S Occupation Of East Jerusalem, The West Bank, And Gaza Reaches Its Fiftieth Anniversary, Which Is Also The Centenary Of The Balfour Declaration That First Promised A Jewish National Home In Palestine, The Only Language They Understand Advances A Bold Thesis That Shatters Ingrained Positions Of Both Left And Right And Provides A New And Eyeopening Understanding Of This Most Vexed Of Lands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main thesis of 'The Only Language They Understand'? A: The book argues that the use of force, rather than peaceful negotiations, has historically driven significant concessions from both Israelis and Palestinians.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Nathan Thrall, a well-known journalist and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: It covers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including historical narratives, failed peace proposals, and the impact of international diplomacy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Only Language They Understand' published? A: The book was published on May 16, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis that can be accessible to readers new to the subject.
- Q: Does this book offer a balanced perspective on the conflict? A: The author presents a counter-history that challenges traditional narratives, aiming to provide a nuanced understanding of the conflict.
- Q: What is the book's approach to historical events in the region? A: It intertwines reportage and analysis to present a critical view of past peace efforts and the role of force.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding current events in Israel and Palestine? A: Yes, it contextualizes historical events that continue to influence the present situation in the region.