The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine

This historical study examines the events of 1948 surrounding the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel. The author draws on archival documents and military records to argue that the expulsions constituted a systematic plan of ethnic cleansing. It details the destruction of villages and the political dynamics leading up to the 1948 Palestine war.

by Ilan Pappé

Oneworld Publications · First published 2006 · 256 pages