Murder in the Name of God - Plot to Kill Yitzhak Rabin (Paperback, New edition)

Two Israeli journalists offer an extremely troubling portrait of the extreme right-wing in their country and the occupied territories-a blend of ultranationalism and religious fanaticism. Ironically, according to Karpin and Friedman, it was only in the wake of Israel's dramatic Six Day War victory that the ultra-Orthodox became ultra-Zionist. They were aroused by the capture of holy places such as the Western Wall of the temple and the tomb of the patriarchs to insist that Israel not give up any of the land that was promised to Israel in the Bible. Once mobilized, though, this extreme faction becan to settle in the West Bank, to engage in acts of violence against Palestinians, and ultimately to virulently oppose Yitzhak Rabin and his attempts at peace negotiations. Karpin and Friedman draw a detailed map of this underground world, with links leading directly to current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The authors make a serious indictment of Netanyahu, not only for condoning at dem osntrations slogans calling Rabin a Nazi and a traitor, but for making political hay against Rabin out of a terrorist attaack within Israel. The authors then train their lens on Yigal Amir, Rabin's assassin, and show how this son of modest Yemenite immigrants became convinced it was his mission to save his people and his country by killing Rabin. Most disturbing is the chapter on discussions among rabbit on the extreme right of whether to consider Rabin a rodeph, in Jewish law someone who endangers the lives of fellow Jews; such a person may be killed to save Jewish lives, and Amir relied on this notion in justifying his murderous act. A much needed portrait of a dissident faction within Israel that seeks to retain the occupied territories at any cost. (Kirkus Reviews)

On the 4th of November 1995 Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a young student, Yigal Amir, an act which abruptly changed the course of Israeli politics. This text provides an account of the crime and the factors which led inexorably to its execution. More than a tale of an assassination, the book aims to present a powerful indictment of a society's failure to examine itself honestly and to bring its own worst enemies to justice. In a series of revelations, the book ranges beyond Israel to expose the extent of American support - financial and ideological - for the movement that produced Rabin's killer.

General

Imprint:	Granta Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2000
Authors:	Michael Karpin • Ina Friedman
Dimensions:	196 x 128mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	360
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-86207-317-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > Political assassinations
LSN:	1-86207-317-1
Barcode:	9781862073173

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