Description
In What Future for Israel?, Shlomo Ben-Ami defines the principles of a solution for peace in the Middle East which, in his opinion, can only be political, and suggests possible ways to end the war. In this important and timely work, Ben-Ami discusses Israel’s internal conflicts and the necessity for re-founding a political structure based on both a Jewish State and a citizen’s State. Placing Israel in an international context, he gives his perspective on how Israel is perceived around the world, in particular by the United States and its European allies. Ben-Ami also examines positions taken by other politicians, including Sharon, Perez, Rabin and Barak.
In this exceptional document, Ben-Ami, a key player in negotiations with the Palestinians, provides us with an indispensable analysis for understanding why the peace process failed in Fall 2000 and why relations between Palestinians and Israelis seem to have reached a deadlock. A must-read for all those interested in Middle Eastern relations.