The Dispossessed: The Ordeal of the Palestinians, 1917-1980

Traces the history of the Palestinian exile, analyzes the political situation in the Middle East, and looks at changing world opinion This book covers the history of the Palestinian people, with particular emphasis on the causes of their exodus. It was originally published in 1980 and was updated in 1982, shortly after the Israeli invasion of the Lebanon. After a brief historical review of the region, there is a description of the gradual emergence of a Palestinian national identity during the twentieth century and an analysis of the 1948 War, which followed the establishment of the State of Israel. The author discusses the situation of the refugees and the Palestinians who remained in Israel, as well as the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). After discussing the 1967 War, the book covers Israeli policy towards the occupied territories. Finally, there are chapters on the Palestine Liberation Organization and its relationship with Arab States, focusing on Lebanon. The author concludes with an analysis of the attitudes of the international community towards the Palestinian refugees. He argues for the creation of a Palestinian State based on the West Bank and Gaza David Gilmour. Originally Published: London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 1980. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 229-233. David Gilmour. Includes Index. Bibliography: 219-223.