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Breaking The Wall Of Silence: How New History Challenges Israel's Narrative
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Series: The Mediterranean Notebooks
General Political ScienceHistoriographyIsrael & Palestine History
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ISBN10: 1787954382
ISBN13: 9781787954380
Publisher: Global East-West (London)
Published: Aug 14 2025
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781787954380
Publisher: Global East-West (London)
Published: Aug 14 2025
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book examines the groundbreaking work of Israel's New Historians, a group of scholars who, from the late 1980s, used newly declassified state and military archives to challenge the nation's traditional, heroic founding narrative. It explores how their research dismantled long-standing myths surrounding Israel's birth.
The text focuses on the pivotal research of figures like Benny Morris, Ilan Pappé, and Avi Shlaim, particularly concerning the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Their scholarship revealed that the Palestinian refugee crisis was not solely due to Arab evacuation orders, but was also a direct consequence of deliberate expulsions, massacres, and psychological warfare by Israeli forces. Furthermore, they debunked the David vs. Goliath narrative by providing a more accurate assessment of the military balance during the conflict.Beyond recounting historical findings, the book confronts the profound implications of these revelations for contemporary Israeli society. It analyses the fierce backlash the New Historians faced, highlighting the significant resistance to acknowledging these uncomfortable truths.In light of today's escalating tensions, the work questions whether this critical historical understanding can foster a more empathetic national dialogue and help resolve the current political impasse. Can an honest reckoning with the past lead to a future based on shared understanding rather than entrenched grievances?Ultimately, the book presents evidence challenging the official narrative to provide essential context for the roots of ongoing injustice. It argues that such historical honesty is not merely an academic exercise but an indispensable prerequisite for achieving genuine reconciliation and a just, lasting peace.
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