The fifty years war: Israel and the Arabs

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Since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, the region has been the scene of fierce power struggles, injustice and tragic events - a situation which persists to this day. Now for the first time, an Israeli-Arab author collaboration is tackling one of the world's most controversial situations. Published to accompany a six-part BBC television series by the makers of the award-winning DEATH OF YUGOSLAVIA, this myth-breaking book draws on candid interviews with key protagonists in the struggles - many of whom have never before spoken out - to reveal behind-the-scenes events and put the record straight. This is a definitive insiders' account of war and peace in the Middle East. Part 1 Palestine, Egypt and the new state of Israel: the vote for partition crisis in America the winds of change secret contracts in Paris sabotage in Egypt confrontation. Part 2 The 1967 war: a storm is gathering Eban's mission Eshkol's black Sunday prelude to war the 1967 war land-for-peace offer. Part 3 Sadat's historic quest for peace: changing camps? courting the West the road to war the 1973 war Sadat astonishes the world negotiating peace at Camp David. Part 4 Homelands the young Yasser Arafat black days "a big explosion will happen in Lebanon" Sharon and Gemayel the 1982 war homelands all falls apart. Part 5 The long road to Madrid: searching for partners the new equation Arafat's political initiative Saddam Hussein's cunning linkage the long road to Madrid the Madrid Conference. Part 6 Peace at last?: deadlock in the Washington talks secret talks with Oslo. Part 7 Talks with Syria: a vicious circle the rise and fall of Shimon Peres Bejamin Netanyahu - a new man at the helm.