The Iron Cage

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Focusing on the historical struggles of the Palestinian people in the twentieth century, the book offers a critical examination of their fight against colonialism and the subsequent political developments involving the PLO, Palestinian Authority, and Hamas. Khalidi provides a sobering analysis of the challenges to Palestinian statehood, highlighting both the internal failures and external obstacles faced by their leadership. This insightful narrative sheds light on the complexities of Palestinian identity and political aspirations in a turbulent historical context.