Five best books that unveil the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

CNBC-TV18.com Published Oct 07, 2024 Published Oct 07, 2024 By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine

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The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy

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One Country

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Mornings in Jenin

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Expert Selections

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