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Boycotting Israel Is Wrong

The Progressive Path to Peace Between Palestinians and Israelis
By Philip Mendes and Nick Dyrenfurth
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Boycotting Israel Is Wrong presents a progressive critique of the BDS movement, arguing that boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel are ill-suited to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Authors Philip Mendes and Nick Dyrenfurth explore the complexities of the dispute, emphasising that peace requires recognition of both Israelis' and Palestinians' legitimate claims to statehood. The book advocates for mutual compromise and a balanced approach that supports Israel's existence alongside Palestinian rights to a homeland.
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Ideal for readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, peace studies and contemporary debates on activism, particularly those seeking a balanced, scholarly perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the BDS movement.

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This is the first progressive book to argue that the BDS movement (boycott, divestment and sanctions) against Israel is the wrong way to broker peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; rather, it argues that peace will come ony when both Israelis' and Palestinians' legitimate claims to statehood are recognised by both sides.

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This is the first progressive book to argue that the BDS movement (boycott, divestment and sanctions) against Israel is the wrong way to broker peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; rather, it argues that peace will come only when both Israelis' and Palestinians' legitimate claims to statehood are recognised by both sides.

The BDS movement (boycott, divestment, sanctions) against Israel has gained traction and publicity worldwide for a decade. Yet here, Philip Mendes and Nick Dyrenfurth, two politically progressive commentators, argue that BDS is far too blunt an instrument to use in such a complex political situation.

Instead, they critically analyse the key arguments for and against BDS, and propose a solution that supports Israel's existence and Palestinian rights to a homeland, urging mutual compromise and concessions from both sides.

Boycotting Israel Is Wrong explores these issues with nuance and forward-thinking, offering a fresh perspective on a longstanding conflict.

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Praised by Fathom for its rigorous argumentation and academic grounding, the book offers a comprehensive historic overview of relations between Zionism, Israel and the Western left. It includes insightful case studies of BDS campaigns in Australia, the UK and the US, and delivers a nuanced, progressive critique of boycott activism.

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ISBN: 9781742234144

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 243g

Pages: 196

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Education & Reference Nick Dyrenfurth Non-Fiction Philip Mendes

About the Author

Dr Philip Mendes is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy & Community Development in the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University. He has been a social work and social policy practitioner and educator for 20 years, with particular experience in the fields of child abuse and child protection, income security, and illicit drugs. He has numerous publications in local and international journals, and is the author or co-author of five books including Australia's Welfare Wars (2003), *Harm Minimisation, Zero Tolerance and Beyond: The Politics of Illicit Drugs in Australia* (2004), and *Inside the Welfare Lobby: A history of the Australian Council of Social Service* (2006).

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