In print for forty years, The Israel-Arab Reader is a thorough and upto-date guide to the continuing crisis in the Middle East. It covers the full spectrum of theIsrael-Arab conflict—including a new chapter recounting the Gaza withdrawal, the Hamaselection victory, and the Lebanon-Israel War. Featuring a new introduction that provides anoverview of the past 115 years of conflict, and arranged chronologically and without bias,this comprehensive reference includes speeches, letters, articles, timelines, and reports dealingwith all the major interests in the area.