Friendly Fire: How Israel became its own worst enemy by Ami Ayalon (English) Pap

Description: Friendly Fire by Ami Ayalon, Anthony David, Dennis Ross A highly decorated Israeli military officer, leader, and former director of the internal security service, Shin Bet, sees the light on what his country must do to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians.A highly decorated Israeli military officer, leader, and former director of the internal security service, Shin Bet, sees the light on what his country must do to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians.In this deeply personal journey of discovery, Ami Ayalon seeks input and perspective from Palestinians and Israelis whose experiences differ from his own. As head of the Shin Bet security agency, he gained empathy for the enemy and learned that when Israel carries out anti-terrorist operations in a political context of hopelessness, the Palestinian public will support violence, because they have nothing to lose.Researching and writing Friendly Fire, he came to understand that his patriotic life had blinded him to the self-defeating nature of policies that have undermined Israels civil society while heaping humiliation upon its Palestinian neighbours. If Israel becomes an Orwellian dystopia, Ayalon writes, it wont be thanks to a handful of theologians dragging us into the dark past. The secular majority will lead us there motivated by fear and propelled by silence.Ayalon is a realist, not an idealist, and many who consider themselves Zionists will regard as radical his conclusions about what Israel must do to achieve relative peace and security and to sustain itself as a Jewish homeland and a liberal democracy.How can a staunch Zionist who was raised on one of Israels earliest settlements and trained as a kill-or-be-killed elite commando spearhead a campaign for peace with his enemies? The answer, in Ami Ayalons captivating narrative, is an eye-opener for Palestinians and Israelis alike.-Sari Nusseibeh, author of Once Upon a Country- a Palestinian life, former president of the Al-Quds University, and former Palestinian National Authority representative in Jerusalem Ayalons aims and accomplishments are ... undeniably impressive ... Hope finds a prominent presence in what so many think is a hopeless, endless conflict.-Kirkus ReviewsAmi Ayalon discusses how he came to see a two-state solution with the Palestinians as the best way to ensure Israels security, not just through analysing numbers and statistics, but through a humanistic approach. He discusses ... how his humanist paradigm not only allowed him to see how the Palestinians grievances and aspirations are intertwined with Israels security, but also how he still acknowledges and sympathises with the narratives of those in Israel whom he may disagree with.-Jonah Naghi, The Times of Israel FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ami Ayalon (Author)Admiral (Ret.) Ami Ayalon is the former commander of the Israeli navy, director of the Shin Bet security agency, cabinet minister, Knesset member, and recipient of the Medal of Valour, Israels highest military decoration. He organised and was featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentaryThe Gatekeepers.Anthony David (Author)Anthony David, a historian and biographer, teaches creative writing at the University of New Englands campus in Tangier, Morocco. Promotional A highly decorated Israeli military officer, leader, and former director of the internal security service, Shin Bet, sees the light on what his country must do to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Review Quote How can a staunch Zionist who was raised on one of Israels earliest settlements and trained as a kill-or-be-killed elite commando spearhead a campaign for peace with his enemies? The answer, in Ami Ayalons captivating narrative, is an eye-opener for Palestinians and Israelis alike. Promotional "Headline" A highly decorated Israeli military officer, leader, and former director of the internal security service, Shin Bet, sees the light on what his country must do to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Details ISBN1922310522 Author Dennis Ross Short Title Friendly Fire Publisher Scribe Publications Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1922310522 ISBN-13 9781922310521 Pages 320 DEWEY 355.03305694 Format Paperback Imprint Scribe Publications Place of Publication Carlton North Country of Publication Australia Birth 1856 Death 1939 Affiliation Harvard University Position Associate Professor of the History of Art Qualifications Ph.D. Publication Date 2020-12-01 Subtitle How Israel became its own worst enemy Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-11-30 AU Release Date 2020-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130691728;

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