Journalist and bestselling author Max Blumenthal reports on Israel's 2014 Operation Protective Edge-a devastating offensive that left thousands of civilians dead in Gaza-and provides an on-the-ground view of those 51 days.
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Max Blumenthal is an American author and journalist known for his incisive examinations of political and social crises, particularly in the Middle East. His work often centers on a critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the region. Blumenthal is recognized for his bold style, unafraid to confront powerful interests and expose complex power dynamics. His reporting seeks to provide a deeper understanding of conflicts and their underlying causes. Readers will appreciate his uncompromising approach to journalism and his commitment to shedding light on difficult truths.


Goliath
- 520 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Goliath is a particular kind of expose-minded, documentary-broadside journalism whose place we generally recognize and respect... Blumenthal has made a sobering prima facie case that there are extreme forces [within Israel's current political-social dynamics] to be aware of, and reckoned with more fully that American discourse usually does. James Fallows, The Atlantic