The Islamist Hamas's major attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, has triggered a new war — with devastating consequences for people on both sides, but especially in the Gaza Strip. At any time, the violence could ignite the entire region, from Yemen to Iran.

The consequences for Germany and Europe would also be fatal. Instability in the region is already threatening economic relations and exacerbating the confrontation between East and West.

Middle East expert and bestselling author Michael Lüders vividly and captivatingly explains the background and causes of the confrontation between Jews and Arabs, which began in the 19th century. Lüders recounts the founding of Israel as a state in 1948, the expulsion of the Palestinians, wars, and dashed hopes. He also questions the stance of the German government, which invokes reasons of state and means uncritically aligning itself with an ultra-right Israeli government.

• Will the Middle East ever find peace?
• What future do Israelis and Palestinians have?
• Finally, the author attempts to outline the contours of a solution. Is the two-state model still realistic?
• Or does it require a common, completely new structure?

Updated reprint with analyses of recent developments in the region.

Author: Michael Lüders

Number of pages: 408

Languages: German