Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Jeremy R. Hammond

Why has peace in the Middle East remained so elusive? Obstacle to Peace not only provides the answer, but also explains why you won't hear it from U.S. government officials or the mainstream media. With incisive and provocative analysis, Jeremy R. Hammond provides a meticulously documented account that explodes popular myths and deconstructs standard narratives about the Israel-Palestine conflict. For anyone seeking a better understanding of the conflict s root causes, the true reasons for its persistence, and the way forward, Obstacle to Peace delivers the knowledge and insights to effect the paradigm shift required to achieve justice and peace in the Middle East. Inside its pages, you'll learn: * How US and Israeli policies have strengthened Hamas * Why Israel implemented an illegal policy of collectively punishing the civilian population of Gaza, and how it's been able to do so with impunity * What really happened during Operation Cast Lead and Operation Pillar of Defense