Survey of Arab-Israeli Relations 1947-2001

This reference offers impartial documentation and background information fundamental to the understanding of Arab-Israeli relations. It covers in detail the years since the first Arab-Israeli war and the statehood of Israel, in 1947-48, to the most recent developments in relations between Israel, the emerging Palestinian political entities and the Arab States. A chronology provides an at-a-glance record of events from 1947-2001, including peace initiatives, settlement and development issues. A 'Documents on Palestine' section gives essential background to the various ongoing areas of dispute. The book provides profiles of prominent political figures, a directory of research institutes that specialize in the subject, maps of the region, and a bibliography.

Zusammenfassung
Impartial documentation and background information fundamental to the understanding of Arab-Israeli relations. Key Features: Covers in detail the years since the first Arab-Israeli war and the statehood of Israel, in 1947-48, to the most recent developments in relations between Israel, the emerging Palestinian political entities and the Arab States A chronology provides an at-a-glance record of events from 1947-2001 A Documents on Palestine section gives essential background to the various ongoing areas of dispute Profiles of prominent political figures A bibliography section A series of maps illustrating the history of Arab-Israeli conflict and recent peace initiatives and settlement issues.