Jerusalem Question (Radical History)

"Jerusalem is the one place which can really be a site of coexistence between [the Palestinians] and the Israelis."-Edward Said The question of Jerusalem remains the epicenter of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people. Here is an objective discussion of this fraught issue by some of the world's most respected authorities, including Edward Said, Henry Cattan, Walid Khalid and Israeli human rights lawyer Lea Tsemel.Includes maps, photographs and key historical documents, including the United Nations' recent declaration against Israel's "separation" wall in the occupied territories. Also includes an introduction by Hanan Ashrawi, founder of MIFTAH, The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy, and currently a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council for Jerusalem.