A Brief Introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

This concise overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict offers an accessible yet comprehensive and research-based account of the key features of the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. The chapters are structured to address the most pivotal events and how they shaped the conflict. The author explains the main causes of the conflict, the key actors involved, the types of solutions that have been discussed, and the obstacles to their implementation. This revised edition, completed in September 2024, includes, in addition to minor changes and updates, a new chapter entitled “A New Catastrophe.” This chapter discusses the Gaza War, which began on October 7, 2023, and its implications for the conflict and the wider Middle East region.