The Palestinian Delusion
The Catastrophic History of the Middle East Peace Process
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David Colacci
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Robert Spencer
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Every new American president has a plan to bring about peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and every one fails. Every "peace process" has failed in its primary objective: to establish a stable and lasting accord between the two parties, such that they can live together side-by-side in friendship rather than enmity. But why? And what can be done instead?
The Palestinian Delusion is unique in situating the Israeli/Palestinian conflict within the context of the global jihad that has found renewed impetus in the latter portion of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Briskly recounting the tumultuous history of the "peace process", Robert Spencer demonstrates that the determination of diplomats, policymakers, and negotiators to ignore this aspect of the conflict has led the Israelis, the Palestinians, and the world down numerous blind alleys. This has often only exacerbated, rather than healed, this conflict.
The Palestinian Delusion offers a general overview of the Zionist settlement of Palestine, the establishment of the State of Israel, and the Arab Muslim reaction to these events. It explores the dramatic and little-known history of the various peace efforts-showing how and why they invariably broke down or failed to be implemented fully.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-02-24
Detailed information of critical events
This is a great book with loads of information that everyone must know especially policymakers.
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- Orin
- 06-03-20
Difficult to review this sort of book
A very interesting, well written, well read, well researched but ultimately one sided take on a complicated topic. It cries out for and deserves a riposte.
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- Simon M.
- 19-03-24
A very heterodox analysis
Robert Spencer has his critics, but he has written an absorbing account of the history of the Palestine region.
To give Spencer his due he cites a lot of sources, if they are accurate he poses a lot of uncomfortable questions that deserve answers.
Not a huge fan of the narration, but there was enough meat in this account to keep me listening.
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- 11-04-24
Completely one-sided
But an important view into Israeli POV. Raises important points on the lack of engagement from the Arab side, the constant challenges they present to peace, despite the goodwill and concrete steps offered by the Israelis and the West in pursuit of peace.
The author pins this on ideology, which is shocking in its content and textual basis.
Much can be challenged in the book, particularly around the lack of empathy for the Palestinians/Arabs who have nothing. It’s not surprising, given the siege mentality of the Israelis and the real threat they constantly face of annihilation, but there is scant recognition of the awful position they’ve been put in - even if they make the worst of that position by supporting terrorism, making war, and then complaining when they lose that war.
Finally, the author has a constant need to challenge everything, so his wider points can get bogged down in what are relatively minor points - making light of important points. That key Muslim negotiators were lying when they said they were friends is one such accusation that stands out - maybe they were, but who doesn’t fake bonhomie to get something done? It’s pedantic at best.
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- Peter
- 30-12-23
The Inconvenient Truth
One of the best books I’ve read. Will absolutely stick in the craw of all Arab apologists
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- Matthew Clark
- 29-08-24
Strong understanding
Whilst unavoidably biased, it provides an interesting take on the problems and potential solutions in the region and conflict.
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- R. Howard
- 05-12-23
Grim Truths
Not many will like this book. Because much of what he says is true. Destructive delusions or realistic resilience.
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- Bobaloo
- 03-12-23
Elephant in the room
Clearly explains why there will never be peace when one side is so intolerant and spins the truth for religious gain. Excellent book. Thank you
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- Steve C
- 13-10-23
Biased Garbage
No wonder Robert Spencer was barred from entering the UK in 2013 by the UK Home Office if this typifies his considered thoughts on a multifaceted and complex problem full of nuance. Good science does not start with a conclusion and then go about finding any and all evidence to support such a premise ... but this is exactly Spencer's modus operandi. Looking for some additional historical context behind the latest terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, I simply could not listen past the end of the first chapter. Worthless junk that appears to wilfully and knowingly contribute to the age-old conflict, not help resolve it through understanding and considered unbiased analysis.
I also found David Colacci's presentation turgid yet boringly lacklustre, a difficult combination!
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- A P Murray
- 14-11-23
Unashamedly Biased by somone who is Anti Muslim
Robert Bruce Spencer is an American anti-Muslim author and blogger! Having listened to 2 chapters of him quoting the Quran out of context to support his clear hate of Muslims i bailed on this. I wish i had researched the auther before i started this as i would never have gone near this had i done so. If you are looking for a well balanced listen by someone with a good understanding of the Middle East then avoid this as it is utter tripe.
The one good thing to come out of listening to this is that it has inspired me to actually read the Quran and form my own opinion. Remember, the Bible has been used to support alsorts of atrocities.
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