My Israel Question is a searing and courageous investigation into one of the most volatile conflicts of our era. Antony Loewenstein, a journalist and liberal Jew, challenges the rigid orthodoxy surrounding the state of Israel and the role of the Zionist lobby in shaping political and public discourse. By weaving personal discovery with rigorous reporting from the Middle East and beyond, he questions why advocating for a Palestinian state is frequently met with hostility and accusations of antisemitism.
The book scrutinises how media, politics, and powerful lobby groups construct a narrative that often dehumanises Palestinians, rendering them invisible in the pursuit of peace. Loewenstein asks difficult questions about the sustainability of the current occupation and the influence of nationalism on democratic values. This is an urgent, provocative, and necessary work for anyone seeking to look past the standard political spin. It serves as a call for mutual respect, honest reflection, and a radical rethinking of the status quo. If you desire a deeper understanding of the forces that stifle debate and fuel this intractable conflict, this book is essential reading.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and minor cover wear) Softcover ISBN 0522852688
