{"product_id":"boycotting-israel-is-wrong-by-philip-mendes-9781742234144","title":"Boycotting Israel Is Wrong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoycotting Israel Is Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e explores these issues with nuance and forward-thinking, offering a fresh perspective on a longstanding conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595858821356,"sku":"9781742234144","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781742234144-boycotting-israel-is-wrong.jpg?v=1777909413","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/boycotting-israel-is-wrong-by-philip-mendes-9781742234144","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}