[Livia]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

any books you'd care to suggest? It's a complex subject so something objective would be invaluable
My only wish is that Israel and Palestine could both exist as viable states.
Imagine how much easier it would be to deal with genuine antisemitism if the above was the case

I have to say that most books I come across are either insipid or academic. If you have time to watch Simon Schama's Story of the Jews, I'd highly recommend it. Also, Jerusalem - The Making of a Holy City is brilliantly informative and what's more, it's presented by Simon Sebag Montefiore... surely one of the most magnificent names the BBC has ever had.

And yes, if Palestine and Israel could live side by side it would be wonderful. Personally I have my doubts that it could happen. The Jews will never give up Jerusalem and that will be the sticking point.