{"title":"Yossi Klein Halevi","description":"\u003cp\u003eYossi Klein Halevi is a renowned author and commentator, known for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies, especially pertaining to Middle Eastern conflicts. His writings provide deep understanding and thoughtful perspectives on the complexities and nuances of religious and cultural identities, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant piece of his work, where Halevi reaches across the chasm of political and cultural division. Through a series of letters, he invites dialogue and strives for mutual understanding, rooted in empathy and respect. His narrative reflects a hope for reconciliation and peace, conveying the shared human experience and aspirations of people on both sides of the divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalevi's books are essential reads for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the historical and ongoing struggles in the Middle East. His balanced approach and engaging writing style make complex geopolitical issues accessible and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"letters-to-my-palestinian-neighbor-by-yossi-klein-halevi-9780062844927","title":"Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow with a new Epilogue, containing letters of response from Palestinian readers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A profound and original book, the work of a gifted thinker.\"--Daphne Merkin, \u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttempting to break the agonising impasse between Israelis and Palestinians, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eLike Dreamers\u003c\/em\u003e directly addresses his Palestinian neighbours in this taut and provocative book. He empathises with Palestinian suffering and longs for reconciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes. In a brand-new Epilogue, Palestinian readers have been given a chance to respond through their own powerful letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI call you \"neighbour\" because I don’t know your name, or anything personal about you. Given our circumstances, \"neighbour\" might be too casual a word to describe our relationship. We are intruders into each other’s dream, violators of each other’s sense of home. We are incarnations of each other’s worst historical nightmares. Neighbours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor\u003c\/em\u003e is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and into the hearts of what each side considers \"the enemy.\" In a series of letters, Yossi Klein Halevi explains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish homeland. He is committed to seeing it succeed as a morally responsible, democratic state in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first attempt by an Israeli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbours and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideological and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. In lyrical, evocative language, he unravels the complex strands of faith, pride, anger, and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel, using history and personal experience as his guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalevi’s letters speak not only to his Palestinian neighbour but to all concerned global citizens, helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Palestinians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. The paperback edition also includes a brand-new Epilogue, containing heartfelt letters of response from a variety of Palestinian readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508768395500,"sku":"9780062844927","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9653373482210.jpg?v=1748752779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/yossi-klein-halevi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}