"...examines Israel's geopolitical position in the Middle East and the Arab world..."--Back cover.

Chapter 1. The Roots of the Conflict Spotlight on: The Balfour Declaration -- Chapter 2. War Refugees: The Plight of the Palestinian People Spotlight on: The Debate Over the Root Causes of the Refugee Problem -- Chapter 3. Uncle and Nephew: The Bloody Legacy of Two Palestinian Leaders -- Chapter 4. Israel's Neighbor Egypt: 35 Years of a "Cold Peace" -- Chapter 5. Israel and Jordan: The Odd Couple of the Middle East -- Chapter 6. Palestinians in Jerusalem: Property Rights and the Destruction of Homes Spotlight On: The Story of a Family Living on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives -- Chapter 7. A Boston Clan Brings its Own Beer to Palestine -- Chapter 8. Israeli and Palestinian Cartoon Characters Symbolize the Dream of Peace