A Concise History of the Arab-Israeli ConflictThis concise and comprehensive book presents a balanced, impartial, and well-illustrated coverage of the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The authors identify and examine the issues and themes that have characterized and defined the conflict over the past century. The updated Fourth Edition includes a new final unit that examines the many developments since 9/11. The critical issues covered include the Great Power rivalries, the causes and results of the major wars, the evolution of Palestinian nationalism, the Israeli-occupied territories and the Intifada, and the course of the peace process. This is for anyone interested in the history and development of the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. |
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... Saudi Arabia . The industrial countries , and especially the United States , recoiled at the thought of Saddam Hussein in control of over 40 percent of the world's oil reserves . The international response was immediate and overwhelming ...
... Saudi Arabia . The industrial countries , and especially the United States , recoiled at the thought of Saddam Hussein in control of over 40 percent of the world's oil reserves . The international response was immediate and overwhelming ...
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... Saudi Arabia Egypt 480 tanks Hafar al Betin France 20,000 troops 200 tanks SAUDI ARABIA U.S. Army $ 245,000 troops 2,000 tanks Britian 10,000 troops 40 tanks 25,000 troops 170 tanks 50 miles 50 km U.S. Marines $ 75,000 troops at least ...
... Saudi Arabia Egypt 480 tanks Hafar al Betin France 20,000 troops 200 tanks SAUDI ARABIA U.S. Army $ 245,000 troops 2,000 tanks Britian 10,000 troops 40 tanks 25,000 troops 170 tanks 50 miles 50 km U.S. Marines $ 75,000 troops at least ...
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... Saudi plan was basically a land for peace proposal that was not new , but the Saudis were suggesting that the Arab countries might normalize relations with Israel if Israel returned to the June , 1967 borders . While the Arab summit was ...
... Saudi plan was basically a land for peace proposal that was not new , but the Saudis were suggesting that the Arab countries might normalize relations with Israel if Israel returned to the June , 1967 borders . While the Arab summit was ...
Contents
PALESTINE DURING THE MANDATE | 2 |
Defining the Question | 4 |
CHARTS | 7 |
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