This textbook examines the diplomatic and historical setting within which the Arab-Israeli conflict has developed and gives students the opportunity to study the Middle East peace process through a presentation of primary documents that have been instrumental in the development of the conflict from the mid1800s through the present. This third edition includes an updated and expanded introduction and a significant expansion of the number of documents. The Arab-Israeli Conflict:

* includes an extensive introductory chapter which presents the history of the conflict and covers events from the nineteenth century to the present day

* presents 120 of the most important and widely cited documents in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an edited form to highlight key elements

* incorporates a number of pedagogical aids, including the (edited) original documents, maps, and boxed sections that offer greater explanation of detailed topics

* presents "both sides" of the argument, allowing students to understand both the Israeli and the Palestinian positions on the issues

This important textbook is an essential aid for courses on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Middle East peace process and will be an invaluable reference tool for all students of political science, Middle East studies, and history.