This extensive and comprehensive work delves deep into the organized looting operations carried out by Zionist Jewish residents, specifically targeting the movable assets of Palestinian Arabs who were forcibly displaced from their cities and towns during the Nakba (catastrophe). Adam Raz's meticulous research draws from a rich array of diverse archival materials, including poignant testimonies that not only unveil the stark realities of systematic mass looting but also shed light on the intricate internal political discourse surrounding these events.

Historian Adam Raz, the author, emphasizes the groundbreaking nature of this book as the first Israeli publication to comprehensively explore the narrative of looting Arab properties by the Jewish public in the aftermath of the Nakba. Acknowledging the variations in looting processes across different cities, Raz provides comprehensive coverage, emphasizing his commitment to presenting a comprehensive account. He also underscores the extensive efforts involved in collecting historical documents from over 20 archives to substantiate the research presented in his book.

Spanning 260 pages, the book is divided into two primary chapters. The first chapter offers a chronological overview of the looting of Arab properties during the war (1947-1949), culminating with the signing of the last ceasefire agreement in mid-1949. The second chapter shifts the focus to a social and political perspective, conducting a thorough analysis of the looting phenomenon and exploring its complexities in depth.

About the author: Adam Raz is an Israeli historian and a research member of the Akevot Institute for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. His notable works include "Kafr Qassim Massacre: A Political Biography" (2018).