Abstract

Richard Falk has dedicated much of his life to the study of the Israel/Palestine conflict. In Palestine's Horizon, he brings his experiences to bear on one of the most controversial issues of our times.

After enduring years of violent occupation, the Palestinian movement is exploring different avenues for peace. These include the pursuit of rights under international law through the UN and International Criminal Court, and the new emphasis on global solidarity and non-violent militancy embodied by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign (BDS).

In focusing on these new tactics of resistance, Falk refutes the notion that the Palestinian struggle is a 'lost cause'. He also reflects on the legacy of Edward Said and the importance of his humanist thought in order to present a vision of peace that is mindful of the formidable difficulties of achieving a just solution to the long conflict.
'Falk's contributions combine unparalleled experience and scholarship. This is a wonderful synthesis of his work on Palestine and Israel in a single and accessible volume'
Noura Erekat, Human Rights Attorney and Assistant Professor, George Mason University
'For almost half a century ... Falk has brought powerful moral and legal insights to debates about order and justice in world politics'
Foreign Affairs
'For anyone desiring a comprehensive and detailed insight into the dynamics of legitimate Palestinian struggle against Israeli colonial violence, this book is highly recommended'
Middle East Monitor
'Offers a dose of much needed optimism and hope to the cause'
Middle East Journal