Book cover of Prophets without Honor: The 2000 Camp David Summit and the End of the Two-State Solution

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A high-level insider's history of the efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from 2000 Camp David Talks to the present, that explains why successive attempts have all failed.

The clash between Israel and Palestine has been one of the most emotionally engaging causes of modern times. Prophets without Honor tells…

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2 authors picked Prophets without Honor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The book blends historical narrative, diplomatic memoir, and policy analysis, making it essential reading for scholars, diplomats, and peace advocates.

I very much enjoyed reading this book as it offers an eloquent account of the Israeli-Palestinian failed peace process written from a very personal perspective of the former Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs.

I have known Ben-Ami for many years, having worked for him at his Tel Aviv Center during the 1990s. I also supported his career in the Labour Party. Ben-Ami is a sharp intellectual who is committed to peace.

Ben-Ami did his best to negotiate between Prime Minister Ehud Barak and the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Often he came up with innovative ideas designed to break many impasses…

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