A review by dhiyanah
Ten Myths about Israel by Ilan Pappé

challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

An important and accessible read to understand what has been happening to Palestine and why it can be difficult see it for what it is - a colonial project that has always involved genocide and displacement. I appreciate that the language used here isn't as heavy as expected so that even if you're not used to academic or analytical texts, it's still possible to follow the insights presented here. In the introduction the author writes that what he presents to us here can be contextualized to understand how political projects might utilize manipulation tactics in order to normalize and sustain abuse and cruelty cycles - I found this to be true. It provides a clarifying lens that can be applied to many momentums of oppression and disempowerment. Being able to see the trickery is a crucial step in repelling and resisting the inhumanity of it. A highly relevant read for these times. 
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