The aim of this book is not merely to provide an account of

historical events in a region that is the focus of world attention,

but to explain—through data, facts, documents and the

biographies of prominent figures who have played a leading role

in shaping Palestine—the undeniable realities that should be

taken into account in building the future of Palestine on the

basis of law and legality, and not on the basis of ethno-political

claims tainted by fanatical or dogmatic stances.