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A review by jiujensu
BDS : boycott, divestment, sanctions : the global struggle for Palestinian rights by Omar Barghouti
5.0
Explains the conflict as well as the BDS movement. I would say all the questions one could have about the movement are answered and a compelling case is made for BDS. Apartheid and genocide as well as the asymmetry issue are discussed as well as objections to the terms and why they actually do apply.
I frequently see people calling on both sides and calling for both sides to make concessions and negotiate. I myself have always felt something was wrong with that, but haven't always been able to explain clearly why. This book (certain chapters) does exactly that.
Another issue that was helpful for me was the discussion on "dialogue." I have always felt that any time the two are talking and participating in events together, that it was always a positive. He brings up the point that unless the sides acknowledge the injustice and oppose occupation and agree that full equality and repatriation/return/compensation of Palestinians is the goal (as these for Israeli Jews are a given), the event whitewashes the crimes.
Chapter 3 explains a lot about the conflict and 3 main groups Israel is committing crimes against - refugees, Israeli citizens, occupied Palestinians. It contains specific examples, which could be eye opening for some.
Chapter 12 is an interview and it contains answers to very commonly asked questions and criticisms leveled of/at the movement. It also discussed apartheid and injustices of Israeli Palestinians (Jewish nationality excludes some citizens, etc).
Definitely a book to add to your "Understanding the Middle East Conflict" shelf, list, etc.
I frequently see people calling on both sides and calling for both sides to make concessions and negotiate. I myself have always felt something was wrong with that, but haven't always been able to explain clearly why. This book (certain chapters) does exactly that.
Another issue that was helpful for me was the discussion on "dialogue." I have always felt that any time the two are talking and participating in events together, that it was always a positive. He brings up the point that unless the sides acknowledge the injustice and oppose occupation and agree that full equality and repatriation/return/compensation of Palestinians is the goal (as these for Israeli Jews are a given), the event whitewashes the crimes.
Chapter 3 explains a lot about the conflict and 3 main groups Israel is committing crimes against - refugees, Israeli citizens, occupied Palestinians. It contains specific examples, which could be eye opening for some.
Chapter 12 is an interview and it contains answers to very commonly asked questions and criticisms leveled of/at the movement. It also discussed apartheid and injustices of Israeli Palestinians (Jewish nationality excludes some citizens, etc).
Definitely a book to add to your "Understanding the Middle East Conflict" shelf, list, etc.