4 essential reads on Gaza

Explore the profound narratives and analytical insights of Gaza through essential reads.

Book covers of I Shall Not Hate, Gaza: An Inquest into its Martyrdom, and Gaza: A History

These books invite readers to look beyond the headline, grasp the complexity of Gaza's past, and the consequences in the present.

During the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, it is more important than ever to understand the history and politics of the conflict and the experiences of the people that live through it everyday. These books invite readers to look beyond the headline, grasp the complexity of Gaza’s past, and the consequences in the present.

Gaza: An Inquest into its Martyrdom by Norman G. Finkelstein

Gaza: An Inquest into its Martyrdom is an investigative analysis of the Israeli military operations in Gaza between 2008 and 2014.

Gaza: An Inquest into its Martyrdom is an investigative analysis of the Israeli military operations in Gaza between 2008 and 2014. A meticulously researched work, Finkelstein utilises reports from United Nations, human rights organisations, etc. to investigate the consequences of these operations and questions and critiques it from the perspective of the international law. While the book is critical and may polarise readers, the depth of research and documentation gone into it makes it a resourceful work in discussions about the Gaza conflict and other socio-political consequences.

Letters from Gaza: By the People, From the Year That Has Been by Mohammed Al-Zaqzooq and Mahmoud Alshaer

The book gives a deeply human account about life in the Gaza strip and what it means to lice through conflict.

Letters from Gaza, is collection of reflections, letters, poems, and monologues by Gazans from 2023. These narratives were written by residents of Gaza with varied ages and ethnographies, and compiled by the Gazan writers Mohammed Al-Zaqzooq and Mahmoud Alshaer. The book gives a deeply human account about life in the Gaza strip and what it means to lice through conflict. These works belonging to different voices are emotionally rich as they share feelings of grief, memories, fears, and hope. The book is not about the events of war, but the effects on the lives of people who live through it.

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I Shall Not Hate by Izzeldin Abuelaish

I Shall Not Hate is a memoir by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian physician

I Shall Not Hate is a memoir by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian physician who overcomes several obstacles to become a respected doctor who works in both Palestinian and Israeli hospitals. The memoir traces his grief as an Israeli air strike in 2009 results in the death of his three daughters. However, Abuelaish never gives up hope in the idea that peace is a possibility. He moulds his grief into hope and compassion instead of directing it towards anger as he calls for reconciliation and peace. I Shall Not Hate is a

Gaza: A History by Jean-Pierre Filiu

This book is for anyone who wants an extensive look into the history of Gaza and understand the roots of the humanitarian and political crisis.

Gaza: A History is a comphrensive account of Gaza’s turbulent past spanning from ancient times to the present as it traces Gaza’s history through refugee crises, foreign occupations, and war. It gives the readers a thorough understanding of how Gaza became central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its political history and social developments. This book is for anyone who wants an extensive look into the history of Gaza and understand the roots of the humanitarian and political crisis.