'A timely, short, highly informative history that is sure to dispel many of the misconceptions and misinformation circulating and currently widespread about Gaza. It will remind readers of what the area was like and what was lost in the course of Israel's aggression, as well as recognizing Gaza's resilience. It could also help bring to the mind of readers the Gaza that was' Raja Shehadeh, author of What Does Israel Fear From Palestine?
'A wonderfully informative account of the complexities of the situation. Beginning in 1948, she guides us through these tangled events with great clarity, drawing on a vast array of sources. The text is nuanced, humane and critical at a time when too many assumptions and untruths are floating around' BBC History Magazine, Books of the Year







