The Two-State Delusion: Israel and Palestine--A Tale of Two Narratives

ISBN: 0143129171

Author: O'Malley, Padraig

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Author Padraig O'Malley is the subject of the new acclaimed documentary The Peacemaker.Impressive . . . [OMalley] has done a tremendous amount of research about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. -The New York Times Book ReviewDisputes over settlements, the right of return, the rise of Hamas, recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, and other intractable issues have repeatedly derailed peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine.Now, in a book that is sure to spark controversy, renowned peacemaker Padraig OMalley argues that the moment for a two-state solution has passed. After examining each issue and speaking with Palestinians and Israelis as well as negotiators directly involved in past summits, OMalley concludes that even if such an agreement could be reached, it would be nearly impossible to implement given a variety of obstacles including the staggering costs involved, Palestines political disunity and economic fragility, rapidly changing demographics in the region, Israels continuing political shift to the right, global warmings effect on the water supply, and more.In this revelatory, hard-hitting book, OMalley approaches the key issues pragmatically, without ideological bias, to show that we must find new frameworks for reconciliation if there is to be lasting peace between Palestine and Israel.