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Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation

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A Journey Through Time

Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation is a powerful and moving account of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Through stunning photography and powerful essays, the book tells the story of the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom and their resilience in the face of adversity.

Going Home: A Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation

by Raja Shehadeh

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	200 pages

The book is divided into five chapters, each of which covers a different decade of the occupation. The first chapter, "The Six-Day War," begins with the Israeli invasion of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1967. The chapter includes photographs of the destruction of Palestinian homes and businesses, as well as interviews with Palestinian refugees who were forced to flee their homes.

The second chapter, "The First Intifada," covers the period of Palestinian uprising that began in 1987. The chapter includes photographs of Palestinian protesters being beaten and arrested by Israeli soldiers, as well as essays by Palestinian activists who were involved in the uprising.

The third chapter, "The Oslo Accords," covers the period of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians that led to the Oslo Accords in 1993. The chapter includes photographs of Israeli and Palestinian leaders shaking hands, as well as essays by Palestinian politicians who were involved in the negotiations.

The fourth chapter, "The Second Intifada," covers the period of Palestinian uprising that began in 2000. The chapter includes photographs of Palestinian suicide bombings and Israeli military incursions into Palestinian cities, as well as essays by Palestinian civilians who were caught in the crossfire.

The fifth chapter, "The Present," covers the period from the end of the Second Intifada to the present day. The chapter includes photographs of the Israeli separation wall, as well as essays by Palestinian activists who are working to end the occupation.

Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation is a powerful and moving account of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people.

Reviews

"Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation is a searing indictment of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Through stunning photography and powerful essays, the book tells the story of the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom and their resilience in the face of adversity." - Noam Chomsky

"Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation is a powerful and moving account of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people." - Alice Walker

"Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation is a powerful and important book. The book is a testament to the resilience of the Palestinian people and their struggle for freedom." - Desmond Tutu

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**Alt Attributes**

* **Image 1:** A Palestinian child stands in front of a destroyed building in Gaza City. * **Image 2:** A Palestinian protester is beaten by an Israeli soldier during the First Intifada. * **Image 3:** Israeli and Palestinian leaders shake hands after signing the Oslo Accords. * **Image 4:** A Palestinian woman cries over the body of her son, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike. * **Image 5:** The Israeli separation wall cuts through the West Bank.

Going Home: A Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation

by Raja Shehadeh

4.3 out of 5