Yossi Alpher Books

Focusing on Israel's strategic approach to the Middle East, the analysis evaluates the effectiveness of its security measures and Israeli-American cooperation. It emphasizes the significance of the periphery strategy in fostering peace among Israel, moderate Arab states, and Western allies, particularly in light of the Arab Spring's impact on regional dynamics. The discussion includes contemporary concepts like "spheres of containment" and highlights Israel's ongoing quest for allies, revealing essential aspects of its strategic behavior throughout history.

The narrative explores the pivotal events of March 2002 that shaped the complex relationship between Israel and the Palestinians, highlighting a suicide bombing, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the subsequent Israeli invasion of the West Bank. While Israeli forces achieved military success, the book emphasizes their failure in the court of public opinion, showcasing the intricate interplay of warfare and media perception in the ongoing conflict.

Yossi Alpher explains how Israel entered its current situation of growing international isolation, political stalemate, and gathering messianic political influence. He investigates the inability of Israelis and Palestinians to make peace and end their conflict before suggesting ways to moderate and soften the worst aspects of the situation.