In his book, Uri Ben Eliezer examines the evolution of Israeli warfare, marking the emergence of "Israel's New Wars." He challenges traditional notions of war legitimacy, scrutinizing the siege of Arafat at the Al-Muqata’a and the shifting role of high-ranking officers in the Israeli army. Ben Eliezer explores the influence of Israeli social groups and organizations on the conflict and highlights two key events that shaped contemporary wars: the Oslo Agreements and the Al-Aqsa Intifada. He argues that Israel's "third road" approach, characterized by intimidation, segregation, and separation, neglects the Palestinian struggle for national aspirations and legitimizes continued occupation, violence, and war.
About the author:
Uri Ben-Eliezer is a political sociologist and former chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Haifa, Israel. His research interests include Israeli democracy, civil society, social movements, state-society relations, army-society relations, and peace and war.
