The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood

The Iron Cage by Rashid Khalidi is a must-read for anyone seeking a clear-eyed view of the current conflict in Palestine.

Drawing on a wealth of experience and scholarship, Khalidi dissects the failures of colonial policy and offers viable alternatives for achieving peace in the region.

By frankly discussing the reasons behind the failure to establish an independent state, Khalidi provides a much-needed perspective for anyone concerned about peace in the Middle East.

With admirable synthesis of the latest scholarship, Khalidi concentrates on the period of the British Mandate (1920–1948) and describes the process by which a newly arrived European Jewish minority overcame the indigenous Palestinian population to establish their claim to the land.

This book is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its ongoing impact on the region today.