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The Palestinian Intifada
Edgar O'Ballance
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Description for The Palestinian Intifada
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBTB; HBTQ; JPVH; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 355.
A fascinating account of the Intifada (struggle) by Palestinians in the Occupied Territories against Israeli governments, the first part of which was a mass civil disobedience movement of 'stone against bullets', which Israeli security forces contained only with great difficulty, resorting to doubtful methods that included detention without trial, kidnapping and assassinations. Criticized by human rights organisations and the United Nations, Palestinians and the Iranian-supported Hezbollah operated suicide-bombers, and some Palestinians resumed terrorist activity. America intervened sponsoring a comprehensive Middle East peace process in which Israelis dragged their feet, at the same time expanding Jewish settlements on illegal territory. Eventually ... Read more
A fascinating account of the Intifada (struggle) by Palestinians in the Occupied Territories against Israeli governments, the first part of which was a mass civil disobedience movement of 'stone against bullets', which Israeli security forces contained only with great difficulty, resorting to doubtful methods that included detention without trial, kidnapping and assassinations. Criticized by human rights organisations and the United Nations, Palestinians and the Iranian-supported Hezbollah operated suicide-bombers, and some Palestinians resumed terrorist activity. America intervened sponsoring a comprehensive Middle East peace process in which Israelis dragged their feet, at the same time expanding Jewish settlements on illegal territory. Eventually ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349261086
SKU
V9781349261086
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About Edgar O'Ballance
Edgar O'Ballance is a freelance journalist and author who has covered over 20 wars and insurgencies.
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