BOOKS WE RECOMMEND

The foundational text on Palestinian self-determination, written by the most important Palestinian-American intellectual of the 20th century. An essential starting point for understanding the political and historical roots of the conflict.

The foundational text on Palestinian self-determination, written by the most important Palestinian-American intellectual of the 20th century. An essential starting point for understanding the political and historical roots of the conflict.

Israeli historian Ilan Pappé draws on newly declassified Israeli military archives to document the systematic displacement of Palestinians in 1948. Rigorously researched and widely cited.

Israeli historian Ilan Pappé draws on newly declassified Israeli military archives to document the systematic displacement of Palestinians in 1948. Rigorously researched and widely cited.

Written by Columbia University's Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies, this book reframes the conflict as a century-long colonial war. One of the most important recent works on Palestinian history

Written by Columbia University's Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies, this book reframes the conflict as a century-long colonial war. One of the most important recent works on Palestinian history

Written by the former U.S. President, this book offers an American political perspective on the conflict and makes the case for a two-state solution. Accessible for Democratic voters new to the topic.

Written by the former U.S. President, this book offers an American political perspective on the conflict and makes the case for a two-state solution. Accessible for Democratic voters new to the topic.

THE SURVEILLANCE STATE

In this important new work, Zahzah examines how major technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have become active enablers of the Israeli occupation through cloud computing contracts, surveillance infrastructure, and AI developmen

In this important new work, Zahzah examines how major technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have become active enablers of the Israeli occupation through cloud computing contracts, surveillance infrastructure, and AI development — most notably through Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion cloud computing contract between Google, Amazon, and the Israeli government.

Loewenstein documents how Israel has turned the occupied Palestinian territory into a testing ground for surveillance technology, weapons systems, and crowd control tools — which are then exported globally. Drones, facial recognition, spyware, and AI

Loewenstein documents how Israel has turned the occupied Palestinian territory into a testing ground for surveillance technology, weapons systems, and crowd control tools — which are then exported globally. Drones, facial recognition, spyware, and AI targeting systems are all covered. A must-read for anyone interested in digital colonialism.

Documents the global use of NSO Group's Pegasus spyware — an Israeli-developed surveillance tool used to hack the phones of journalists, activists, and political figures worldwide, including Palestinian human rights defenders. Based on the landmark P

Documents the global use of NSO Group's Pegasus spyware — an Israeli-developed surveillance tool used to hack the phones of journalists, activists, and political figures worldwide, including Palestinian human rights defenders. Based on the landmark Pegasus Project journalism investigation.

Weizman is the founder of Forensic Architecture, the research group that uses spatial and digital analysis to document war crimes and human rights violations. This book examines how humanitarian language is used to justify violence — with Gaza as a c

Weizman is the founder of Forensic Architecture, the research group that uses spatial and digital analysis to document war crimes and human rights violations. This book examines how humanitarian language is used to justify violence — with Gaza as a central case study. Essential for understanding the intersection of technology, warfare, and Palestinian life.

MEMOIR & PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

This is a visceral, first-person account of what it means to grow up Palestinian under military occupation, told by someone who lived it. Essential reading — and particularly powerful for younger readers and activists.

This is a visceral, first-person account of what it means to grow up Palestinian under military occupation, told by someone who lived it. Essential reading — and particularly powerful for younger readers and activists.

The true story of a Bulgarian-born Israeli and a Palestinian woman whose families both lived in the same house — one before 1948, one after. Told with deep humanity from both sides, it has become one of the most widely taught books on the conflict in

The true story of a Bulgarian-born Israeli and a Palestinian woman whose families both lived in the same house — one before 1948, one after. Told with deep humanity from both sides, it has become one of the most widely taught books on the conflict in American universities.

A memoir by one of Palestine's leading philosophers and peace negotiators. Offers an intimate, nuanced portrait of Palestinian intellectual and political life across decades of conflict, negotiation, and loss — essential for understanding the interna

A memoir by one of Palestine's leading philosophers and peace negotiators. Offers an intimate, nuanced portrait of Palestinian intellectual and political life across decades of conflict, negotiation, and loss — essential for understanding the internal diversity of Palestinian thought.

A beautifully written memoir by one of Palestine's greatest poets, returning to his homeland after thirty years of exile. Edward Said called it one of the best books ever written about the Palestinian experience. Widely taught in universities across

A beautifully written memoir by one of Palestine's greatest poets, returning to his homeland after thirty years of exile. Edward Said called it one of the best books ever written about the Palestinian experience. Widely taught in universities across the US.

ON THE GROUND REPORTING

Two veteran Israeli journalists investigate the settlement project in the West Bank — its history, its politics, and its human cost to Palestinians. Essential for understanding the mechanics of the occupation and the role of successive Israeli govern

Two veteran Israeli journalists investigate the settlement project in the West Bank — its history, its politics, and its human cost to Palestinians. Essential for understanding the mechanics of the occupation and the role of successive Israeli governments in enabling it.

A detailed, heavily documented examination of the major military operations on Gaza and the international legal and humanitarian record surrounding them.

A detailed, heavily documented examination of the major military operations on Gaza and the international legal and humanitarian record surrounding them.

A comprehensive history of Israel's control over the West Bank and Gaza since 1967, drawing on declassified Israeli government documents. Pappé argues that the occupation was never intended to be temporary — and backs that argument with meticulous ar

A comprehensive history of Israel's control over the West Bank and Gaza since 1967, drawing on declassified Israeli government documents. Pappé argues that the occupation was never intended to be temporary — and backs that argument with meticulous archival research.

Two American journalists and scholars examine why progressive movements in the United States have historically excluded Palestinian rights from their platforms — and what it would take to change that.

Two American journalists and scholars examine why progressive movements in the United States have historically excluded Palestinian rights from their platforms — and what it would take to change that.

CULTURE & FICTION

A powerful novel following a Palestinian woman's journey from Kuwait to Jordan to Palestine to an Israeli prison. Rich in historical detail and deeply human in its storytelling. One of the most celebrated works of contemporary Palestinian fiction in

A powerful novel following a Palestinian woman's journey from Kuwait to Jordan to Palestine to an Israeli prison. Rich in historical detail and deeply human in its storytelling. One of the most celebrated works of contemporary Palestinian fiction in English. 📕

A slim, devastating novella by one of Palestine's greatest writers, following three Palestinian refugees attempting to smuggle themselves into Kuwait in search of work. Kanafani is considered the father of Palestinian literature and this is his most

A slim, devastating novella by one of Palestine's greatest writers, following three Palestinian refugees attempting to smuggle themselves into Kuwait in search of work. Kanafani is considered the father of Palestinian literature and this is his most celebrated work. Essential.

One of the first novels written by a Palestinian woman, set in the occupied West Bank. Follows a Palestinian man returning from abroad who becomes radicalized, clashing with the realities of daily life under occupation. A landmark of Palestinian femi

One of the first novels written by a Palestinian woman, set in the occupied West Bank. Follows a Palestinian man returning from abroad who becomes radicalized, clashing with the realities of daily life under occupation. A landmark of Palestinian feminist literature.

Another masterwork by Khalifeh, weaving together the stories of Palestinians living in Nablus as the Second Intifada unfolds around them. Rich in character and deeply rooted in the texture of Palestinian daily life.

Another masterwork by Khalifeh, weaving together the stories of Palestinians living in Nablus as the Second Intifada unfolds around them. Rich in character and deeply rooted in the texture of Palestinian daily life.

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

An alphabet picture book introducing Palestinian identity, culture, and history to young readers. Perfect for members with children, for community outreach, and for introducing the next generation to their heritage and history in an age-appropriate,

An alphabet picture book introducing Palestinian identity, culture, and history to young readers. Perfect for members with children, for community outreach, and for introducing the next generation to their heritage and history in an age-appropriate, joyful way.

A young Palestinian-American girl asks her father about the meaning of her name and learns about her heritage, her family's roots, and what it means to carry Palestinian identity in America. Perfect for diaspora families.

A young Palestinian-American girl asks her father about the meaning of her name and learns about her heritage, her family's roots, and what it means to carry Palestinian identity in America. Perfect for diaspora families.

Debut author-illustrator Aya Ghanameh boldly paints a tale of bitterness, hope, and the power of believing in a free and thriving future

Debut author-illustrator Aya Ghanameh boldly paints a tale of bitterness, hope, and the power of believing in a free and thriving future

Can a place exist if it's not on a map? Confused, Falasteen turns to her family for answers. Her grandfather, grandmother, and Mama encourage her to see their homeland from a different perspective, and each of their stories helps her understand her p

Can a place exist if it's not on a map? Confused, Falasteen turns to her family for answers. Her grandfather, grandmother, and Mama encourage her to see their homeland from a different perspective, and each of their stories helps her understand her people's history and her own place in the world.