Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic
(Autor) Ilan PappeRevealed: How pro-Israel lobbying groups influence the Middle East policies of Britain, the US and others In 1896, a Jewish state was a pipe dream. Today the overwhelming majority of Jews identify as Zionists. How did this happen? Ilan Pappe unveils how over a century of aggressive lobbying changed the map of the Middle East. Pro-Israel lobbies convinced British and American policymakers to condone Israel’s flagrant breaches of international law, grant Israel unprecedented military aid and deny Palestinians rights. Anyone who questioned unconditional support for Israel, even in the mildest terms, became the target of relentless smear campaigns. Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic shows us how an unassailable consensus was built – and how it might be dismantled.
Ilan Pappe
Ilan Pappe is an Israeli historian known for his controversial works on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His most notable works include "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" and "The Idea of Israel." Pappe's writing style is characterized by a strong critique of Israeli policies and a focus on Palestinian perspectives. He has made significant contributions to the field of Middle Eastern history and has had a major impact on the discourse surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" is considered his most famous work, shedding light on the forced displacement of Palestinians during the creation of the state of Israel.