The Two-State Delusion : Israel and Palestine - a Tale of Two Narratives

A thoughtful autopsy of the failed two-state paradigm . . . Evenhanded, diplomatic, mutually respectful and enormously useful. "Kirkus Reviews" (starred review) Disputes over settlements, the right of return, the rise of Hamas, recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, and other intractable issues have repeatedly derailed peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. Now, in a book that is sure to spark controversy, renowned peacemaker Padraig O Malley argues that the moment for a two-state solution has passed. After examining each issue and speaking with Palestinians and Israelis as well as negotiators directly involved in past summits, O Malley concludes that even if such an agreement could be reached, it would be nearly impossible to implement given a variety of obstacles including the staggering costs involved, Palestine s political disunity and economic fragility, rapidly changing demographics in the region, Israel s continuing political shift to the right, global warming s effect on the water supply, and more. In this revelatory, hard-hitting book, O Malley approaches the key issues pragmatically, without ideological bias, to show that we must find new frameworks for reconciliation if there is to be lasting peace between Palestine and Israel. Praise for "The Two-State Delusion" Impressive . . . [O Malley] has done a tremendous amount of research about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He s not only delved deeply into the literature; he s also interviewed dozens of participants on both sides. The result is a book so packed with information that it will reward even the reader so dedicated that she consumes the Israel-Palestine stories buried on Page A17 of The Times. "The" "New York Times Book Review" "The Two-State Delusion" provides an impartial, empathic but relentlessly objective look at our reality . . . [and] a refreshing departure from the blame game in which Israelis and Palestinians and their respective international champions try to make the other side responsible for the peace process s failure. And it diverges from the tendency to find the trick that will do the job, and comes to a conclusion as intellectually compelling as it is dismaying. "Haaretz "(Israel) An honest assessment of where the Israelis and Palestinians are right now. "Cleveland Plain-Dealer" "" Exhaustively researched . . . There are no heroes in O Malley s account, and no clear villains either. "Publishers Weekly" "