This meticulously researched and highly critical work by American political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein presents a searing indictment of Israeli policies and military actions in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the major military operations since 2008 (Cast Lead, Pillar of Defense, and Protective Edge) and the ongoing blockade. Finkelstein argues that Israel's justifications for these actions as self-defense are unfounded and that they constitute flagrant violations of international law and human rights. Drawing heavily on human rights reports, UN findings, and eyewitness testimonies, the book aims to expose what he perceives as a systematic campaign of collective punishment and the failure of international bodies to hold Israel accountable, serving as a powerful and often polemical call for justice for the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Additional Product Info :
ISBN 10 :
1786074338
ISBN 13 :
9781786074331
Publisher :
ONEWORLD PUBLICATION
Language :
English
Dimensions :
12.95x3.56x19.81
Item Weight :
0.38 kg