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The Case for Israel

By: Alan M. Dershowitz
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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Widely respected as a civil libertarian, legal educator, and defense attorney extraordinaire, Alan M. Dershowitz has also been a passionate though not uncritical supporter of Israel. In this audiobook, he presents an ardent defense of Israel's rights, supported by indisputable evidence. Dershowitz takes a close look at what Israel's accusers and detractors are saying about this war-torn country. He accuses those who attack Israel of international bigotry and backs up his argument with hard facts.

©2003 Alan Dershowitz (P)2015 Tantor Israel & Palestine Middle East World War Iran Holocaust Military Imperialism Social justice Refugee Middle Ages Africa Law Royalty
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The book does what it sets out to do. Present the right of Israel to exist and defend its borders as peacefully as possible. Just like any other country. The book feels a tad pointless. All this is implied for all countries. Even Cuba, China, North Korea, and Iran. No matter how evil and destructive the countries are they have a right to defend their people. Even though it is pointless I have to say he did prove his case. So I guess I rate it 5 as it's full of history and good arguments. It's basically a history book told via arguments mostly aimed towards anti-Semitic statements from Muslim terrorist groups. Many deny the Holocaust or attack Jews in any country. Even the ones not supporting Israel.

Personally I don't really need arguments. I have made all these points myself already from reading news and history. There is nothing new for me here. But the obvious points are presented clearly. The book has dated a bit. But for anyone not super familer with the topic this is more than good enough as an overview.

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A good book and well worth the listen. it's very hard to get an unbiased book on the subject so have to pick the ones that are well written without falling into a one sided rhetoric. As can be assumed from the title is clearly seen from an Israel perspective. He claims to be a warts and all but apart from the occasional acknowledgement is mostly a justification of the rights and wrongs of Israel. He makes some very valid observations which give food for thought and warrant further investigation. Unfortunately he also gets overly defensive and at times descends in to a biased rhetoric which I found off-putting. Some of the arguements just don't stand up to close scrutiny when you examine the facts. It is important to also listen to the Perspectives from Paleatinians as well if you want to get a more accurate picture. It's clear that until both sides are willing to understand the others point of view and have empathy for it, there will never be peace. Alas this author only goes to show how far away from that reality the world is

An Interesting Listen, albeit somewhat biased

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Alan M. Dershowitz has written in courtroom style, a proposal for a jury.
He is very smart, I had to repeat a couple of sentences as so much information is packed in this excellent account.
Ok, I am not Jewish, or Muslim and have never been to Tel Aviv, but there is no need, given the enormous interest in this subject.
What I will add is that no Arab has compiled anything near the information Dershowitz has put forward.
Worth a listen.

2015 Version

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A thoroughly well thought out and constructed book; which shows an excellent knowledge and presents a masterful delivery of the subject matter.

The case for Israel

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Antisemitism is rearing it's head in the UK again so I decided to start educating myself a bit & this was one of the first books I picked up. I'd like to see an updated version but the arguments hold up well.

I'd say it's worth picking up even if you are an avid detractor of Israel as it's invaluable to hear the counter argument made well, the only thing that lets this book down slightly is the narrator (probably just a personal preference on my part) but other than that it's outstanding & very worthy of your time.

A necessary if slightly dated book

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