President Carter, who was able to negotiate peace between Israel and Egypt, has remained deeply involved in Middle East affairs since leaving the White House. He has stayed in touch with the major players from all sides in the conflict and has made numerous trips to the Holy Land, most recently as an observer in the Palestinian elections of 2005 and 2006.
In this book President Carter shares his intimate knowledge of the history of the Middle East and his personal experiences with the principal actors, and he addresses sensitive political issues many American officials avoid. Pulling no punches, Carter prescribes steps that must be taken for the two states to share the Holy Land without a system of apartheid or the constant fear of terrorism.
The general parameters of a long-term, two-state agreement are well known, the president writes. There will be no substantive and permanent peace for any peoples in this troubled region as long as Israel is violating key U.N. resolutions, official American policy, and the international "road map" for peace by occupying Arab lands and oppressing the Palestinians. Except for mutually agreeable negotiated modifications, Israel's official pre-1967 borders must be honored. As were all previous administrations since the founding of Israel, U.S. government leaders must be in the forefront of achieving this long-delayed goal of a just agreement that both sides can honor.
Palestine Peace Not Apartheid is a challenging, provocative, and courageous book.
Media Buzz
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - January 28, 2009 ThisWeek with George Stephanopoulos - February 25, 2007 Morning Edition - February 6, 2007 Morning Edition - January 26, 2007 Today - January 26, 2007 Morning Edition - January 25, 2007 Day To Day - January 24, 2007 News and Notes - January 12, 2007 All Things Considered - January 11, 2007 Tavis Smiley - January 5, 2007 Tavis Smiley - December 11, 2006 Day To Day - December 11, 2006 Diane Rehm Show - NPR - December 11, 2006 Tonight Show with Jay Leno - December 11, 2006 Meet the Press - December 3, 2006 Charlie Rose - November 30, 2006 Diane Rehm Show - NPR - November 28, 2006 Charlie Rose - November 28, 2006 Early Show - November 28, 2006 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - November 28, 2006 Good Morning America - November 27, 2006 Larry King Live - November 27, 2006 Fresh Air - NPR - November 27, 2006 Larry King Live - September 13, 2006
© 2003-2026