Method and Madness: The Hidden Story of Israel's Assaults on Gaza

An excellent history lesson.

Norman Finkelstein fleshes out what really happened in Operation Cast Lead in Gaza i.e. numerous war crimes were committed by both parties but particularly Israel and he also debunks Richard Goldstone's Volte-Face after relentless pressure from high profile supporters of Israel such as Alan Dershowitz and Elie Wiesel. There are extensive footnotes which shows the depth of Finkelstein's research about the subject at hand that's what made me give it five stars. A tough read in terms of the sheer brutality displayed by the IDF whether through mistaken identity, friendly fire, or just plain human error. Finkelstein leaves no stone unturned and no one is spared in this searing indictment of both parties to the conflict as well as the Richard Goldstone.

A must read book written by a very knowledgeable man, and needs to be read by as many as possible

Norman Finkelstein produces yet again another expertly researched book and provides much insight into a well covered up story. I am surprised, however, that he misses the angle of the large natural gas reserves which were discovered off Gaza. An economic component consistently dovetails with Israel's vicious aggression to its neighbors. In Gaza there are massive gas fields off the Gazan coast which by international law belong to Gaza. Similarly in Lebanon, isn't it interesting that the initial pullback was to the Litani river which they began to redirect into Israel - increasing their water supply by over 40% and certainly a powerful merchant competitor was crushed.

Finkelstein provides us, in narrative fashion, with the facts that are mostly suppressed in the Western media. In doing so he opens for his readers a window into one of the most horrific stories of ongoing oppression and routine atrocities in modern times. If the world is ever to know peace, sooner or later the Palestinian people must afforded fair treatment and justice.