The Punishment of Gaza by Gideon Levy (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Punishment of Gaza by Gideon Levy Israels 2009 invasion of Gaza was a vicious act of aggression that left well over one thousand Palestinians dead and devastated the infrastructure of an already impoverished enclave. Examining Israels policies, this title shows how the ground was prepared for the assault, and documents its continuing effects. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Israels 2009 invasion of Gaza was an act of aggression that killed over a thousand Palestinians and devastated the infrastructure of an already impoverished enclave. The Punishment of Gaza shows how the ground was prepared for the assault and documents its continuing effects.From 2005-the year of Gazas "liberation"-through to 2009, Levy tracks the development of Israel policy, which has abandoned the pretense of diplomacy in favor of raw military power, the ultimate aim of which is to deny Palestinians any chance of forming their own independent state. Punished by Israel and the Quartet of international powers for the democratic election of Hamas, Gaza has been transformed into the worlds largest open-air prison. From Gazan families struggling to cope with the random violence of Israels blockade and its "targeted" assassinations, to the machinations of legal experts and the continued connivance of the international community, every aspect of this ongoing tragedy is eloquently recorded and forensically analyzed. Levys powerful journalism shows how the brutality at the heart of Israels occupation of Palestine has found its most complete expression to date in the collective punishment of Gazas residents. Notes The story behind Israels assault on Gaza, by the acclaimed Haaretz journalist. Argues that Gaza has been transformed into the worlds largest open-air prison. Author Biography Described by Le Monde as a "thorn in Israels flank", Gideon Levy is a prominent Israeli journalist. For over twenty years he has covered the Israel-Palestine conflict, in particular the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz in his column "Twilight Zone." Review There are more terrible atrocities in the world than what is being done to the caged prisoners of Gaza, but it is not easy to think of a more cruel and cowardly exhibition of human savagery, fully supported by the US, with Europe trailing politely behind. Gideon Levys passionate and revealing account is an eloquent, even desperate, call to bring this shocking tragedy to an end, as can easily be done. -- Noam ChomskyLevy has a way with words that leads him to some brilliant indictments of Israel. -- Asa Winstanley * Electronic Intifada *Levy has made it his exclusive mission ... to document the grim and brutal facts of the occupation, to tell the stories he knows Israelis do not want to hear ... To this shiny nation-democratic, prosperous, confident in its righteousness-Levy holds up Gaza like a mirror. -- Ben Ehrenreich * Nation *Gideon Levy is among a small group of Israeli journalists giving a face and a voice to Palestinians in the worlds most intractable conflict. -- Irwin Block * Montreal Gazette *Levy ... deals with the politically and emotionally charged subject of the hardships of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, and their conflicts with the Israeli military and Jewish settlers. -- Am Johal * Rabble.ca *The story of Gideon Levy-and the attempt to deride, suppress or deny his words-is the story of Israel distilled. If he loses, Israel itself is lost. -- Johann Hari * Independent *An Israeli dedicated to saving his countrys honour. -- Nick Lezard * Guardian * Promotional The story behind Israels assault on Gaza, by acclaimed Haaretz journalist Review Text eoeThere are more terrible atrocities in the world than what is being done to the caged prisoners of Gaza, but it is not easy to think of a more cruel and cowardly exhibition of human savagery, fully supported by the US, with Europe trailing politely behind. Gideon Levye(tm)s passionate and revealing account is an eloquent, even desperate, call to bring this shocking tragedy to an end, as can easily be done.e Review Quote "There are more terrible atrocities in the world than what is being done to the caged prisoners of Gaza, but it is not easy to think of a more cruel and cowardly exhibition of human savagery, fully supported by the US, with Europe trailing politely behind. Gideon Levys passionate and revealing account is an eloquent, even desperate, call to bring this shocking tragedy to an end, as can easily be done."-Noam Chomsky "Levy has a way with words that leads him to some brilliant indictments of Israel."-Asa Winstanley, Electronic Intifada "Levy has made it his exclusive mission ... to document the grim and brutal facts of the occupation, to tell the stories he knows Israelis do not want to hear ... To this shiny nation-democratic, prosperous, confident in its righteousness-Levy holds up Gaza like a mirror."-Ben Ehrenreich, Nation "Gideon Levy is among a small group of Israeli journalists giving a face and a voice to Palestinians in the worlds most intractable conflict."-Irwin Block, Montreal Gazette "Levy ... deals with the politically and emotionally charged subject of the hardships of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, and their conflicts with the Israeli military and Jewish settlers."-Am Johal, Rabble.ca "The story of Gideon Levy-and the attempt to deride, suppress or deny his words-is the story of Israel distilled. If he loses, Israel itself is lost."-Johann Hari, Independent "An Israeli dedicated to saving his countrys honour."-Nick Lezard, Guardian Details ISBN1844676013 Author Gideon Levy Short Title PUNISHMENT OF GAZA Language English ISBN-10 1844676013 ISBN-13 9781844676019 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 956.953044 Birth 1953 NZ Release Date 2010-05-17 UK Release Date 2010-05-17 Pages 160 Publisher Verso Books Publication Date 2010-05-17 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-04-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102187202;

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