This American Jewish Committee (AJC) publication, “Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Brief Guide for the Perplexed” by David Harris, provides a historical and contemporary overview of the Jewish people’s connection to the Land of Israel. It covers key milestones from the biblical era and the rise of modern Zionism to the 1947 UN Partition Plan and the various Arab-Israeli wars, while also addressing core issues such as Israel’s quest for security and the challenges of the peace process.
