this is put together quite well. Danny Danon has been a vocal opponent of disengaging in the Gaza Strip and West bank, and transforming the stalemate “two state/one state” dialogue to include regional partners, at times standing in direct opposition to his own party’s leadership. A well-known and frequent speaker in the global arena, he is the rising voice for a fresh movement toward nationalism among the generation of Israelis currently coming to power. Here, Danon shares this vision with the world. It is a bold and uncompromising stance in the face of attacks on Israel's sovereignty by other Middle Eastern nations as the United States sends mixed signals of support to further its own goals in the region. Danon dissects the missteps and wrong turns that Israel's politicians have taken in the past by working to appease the United States and not offend their neighbors, instead of prioritizing their nation's own viability. With electrifying zeal, he tackles the challenges Israel faces today to undo what he sees as a consequence brought on by years of acquiescence to US policy. Danon believes “US pressure on Israel is hurting Israel and will do nothing to advance peace,” and he is not afraid to sever the close bond between the United States and Israel if it means peace for his homeland.

Danon leads the charge toward a victorious future with an invitation for the United States and the Middle East to participate in, and not just dictate, Israel's international relations and policies (as opposed to an Israel cuckolded with an endless array of caveats toward those who would see it fall). No stranger to controversy, Danon's unabashed insights are a welcome revelation in the current quagmire of Middle-East international relations. A leading speaker to both Jewish groups and Christian Conservatives, the Los Angeles Times says “What Danny says is what Bibi is actually thinking.” For Danny Danon, this is only the beginning.

Israel is surrounded by enemies who wish it would cease to exist. Israel has been fighting for its existence since 1948 and that is not going to change any time soon. Danon takes a firm stand against those who wish Israel harm. With regards to the Palestinian problem there have been many opportunities that were ignored by their stance of all or nothing. Having thrown in their lot with Hamas no one should be surprised if Israel responds with force against unprovoked attacks. ( )

I received this book free via LibraryThing's "Early Reviewer".

Although I am not an expert on Israeli and Palestinian differences (an understatement), it seems Danon has written a book that confronts the problem face-to-face, in clear terms, and seeks an equitable solution that would benefit both parties and do much to solve it and cause a cessation of hostilities on both sides (although, I must confess that I agree Israel's hostilities are defensive while the Palestinian's are offensive, that is, the latter initiates hostilities).

From what I hear in the news, Danon is not far from painting an accurate portrait of the issues involved in the Middle East and, especially, the difficulties Israel faces in maintaining her existence as a people and nation. And I cannot agree more that the notion of a "Palestinian state" is a manufactured claim". I think the American Indians have a more legitimate claim to form a statehood within America yet, it seems obvious the US government would deny it to them. Why demand Israel concede to a Palestinian state within their present borders?

Danon presents a forthright, legitimate, and fair presentation of the issue backed with necessary citatations provided under his section of "Notes" for the claims he makes. He provides and imporant section of appendix's that include, for example, the provisions of the Olso Accord and Resolution 242 among other documents that protect Israel's right to land and existence. Included are sections showing the "Biblical connection" the nation of Israel has to the land (although he presents no basis of his claim to the land from a Biblical standpoint) and, in particular, Jerusalem. Finally, he adds a two maps; a regional map of the Middle East and another of Israel at present with in relation to it's 1967 borders.

Danon's proposal of a 3-state solution has much to commend.

This book, as short as it is and possibly not as in-depth and inclusive of other factors contributing to the problem, nevertheless, gives a legitimate proposal and factual account of the situation as it has stood in the past and now stands.

I believe this is an important and required reading for anyone, especially Americans of Arabic origin and /or Islamic beliefs, to objectively read this book and come to an understanding of the issues from an Israeli perspective. ( )

Awesome book, nicely written with some powerful stories.

This is a good - and very basic - introduction to the history and importance of Israel's existence. Its simplistic, direct nature is both its strongest and weakest point; it makes it easily readable, understandable and accessible, but the book also makes fairly bold assumptions about U.S. presidents without considering the complexity of world politics (Harry Truman, for example, comes off pretty badly here, and I would argue that he was a man of considerable courage when it came to Israel and many other decisions.)
The first few chapters are very good. Anyone unfamiliar with Middle East politics (or even those who think they know quite enough) would do well to read these. The author masterfully discusses how power works in the region (woefully misunderstood here in the U.S. and Europe), the growing danger of the far left, why radical Islam is a threat not only to Israel and Jews but the United States, any democracy, and Christians (and any religious group that does not adhere to its strict Islamic agenda). He also discusses the truly horrible state of Israel education at college campuses throughout the United States, and he reviews the already well-known (but worth a second look)U.N. hatred of Israel. He makes many legitimate points as to why peace has not been achieved (which has nothing to do with Israel's inflexibility and everything to do with the fact that the Arabs simply do not want a Jewish state in the region) and notes the democratic nature of Israel vs. the totalitarian regimes in every other country in the Middle East. (Imagine you or your child were gay - would you dare live in any Middle Eastern country other than Israel?)
I could have done without Danon's history of Israel, though it may be informative for those with no background in the subject.
Fortunately, the author is a good writer who makes solid, easy-to-understand and well-researched arguments on behalf of Israel. ( )