Terror in the Holy Land

"Tremendous food-for-thought for those hungry to understand the psycho-social dimensions of both suicide terrorists and their victims." -- Robert Pape, Author, Dying To Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism, Professor, University of Chicago "Judy Kuriansky's book powerfully deepens and broadens our understanding through moving personal accounts, sensitive and probing descriptions, and more formal studies. Each individual contribution is compelling, but the collection as a whole is even greater than the sum of its parts. There is no other book like it." -- Bruce E. Wexler, Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University "A major contribution to the field of psychology. With her expertise in relationships, conflict resolution, and journalism, as well as experience representing psychological issues at the United Nations, Judy Kuriansky has done an exemplary job in this book." -- Florence Denmark, Past President American Psychological Association, APA Main Representative to the United Nations, Distinguished Research Professor, Pace University "Terror in the Holy Land supersedes all earlier treatments. This is a genuinely great book that will leave its mark upon our time." -- Abdul Basit, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Northwestern University, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Muslim Mental Health "Up-to-date, enlightening articles include narratives from the participants and insightful analyses of the issues. The book succinctly clarifies both Palestinian and Israeli perspectives on the conflict today." -- Joseph Albeck, M.D., Clinical Instructor, Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Faculty, The Harvard International Negotiation Initiative "An extremely valuable volume." -- Arie W. Kruglanski, Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland "In one word: fascinating. Brilliant, with a clarity rarely encountered in other books." -- Robert Seibel, Attorney, former activist on Middle East issues "Should be required reading for anyone interested in conflict resolution, international relations, and the psycho-social dimensions of war." -- Julie Diamond, Academic Director, Process Work Institute Graduate School "Kuriansky and her colleagues tell us of the promise for the future of a peaceful Middle East-sooner, we hope, rather than later." -- Richard V. Wagner, Editor, Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology "A comprehensive piercing read that shows how inextricably linked the Palestinians and the Israelis are. May their common experience of agony and loss bring about their common goal of peace in our time." -- Tovah Feldshuh, Award-winning Broadway actress, star of Golda's Balcony "Brings to the forefront some of the 'real' issues which governments seem to ignore." -- Ibrahim Hamide, President, The Eugene Middle East Peace Group

Israelis and Palestinians have been caught in what seems a 'forever war' with routine terror in the Holy Land. This book brings together commentary and personal insights from people on both sides of the battle. It offers reflections on issues such as - humiliation, revenge, hate and the need for a homeland as well as identity.Israelis and Palestinians have been caught in what seems a forever war with routine terror in the promised land for more than 100 years. This book is the first to bring together commentary and anguished personal insights from people on both sides of the battle. Readers get a personal look at—and a clearer, more nuanced understanding of—the psychological trauma that is common for men, women and children there. Psychologists in the regions, as well as scholars from across disciplines, tell their personal stories, interwoven with academic reflections on important issues fueling the conflict such as humiliation, revenge, hate, and the need for a homeland and identity. Readers are brought face-to-face with controversial issues, like the psychological impact of Israel's Separation Wall, and unique perspectives, including the stories of eight Palestinian female martyrs, the insights of a young student helping to save blasted bodies after the bombing of a bus, the compassion of a Jewish doctor treating suicide bombers, the thinking of a Jidhadist woman raised to hate Jews but now working for peace with Israelis, and a doctor bringing together Palestinians and Israelis using meditation to find peace.