A comprehensive history of Gaza by Jean-Pierre Filiu, spanning over 5,800 years, from ancient times through the modern Israeli blockade. Filiu documents the territory's successive occupations under Ottoman, British, Egyptian, and Israeli rule and traces the emergence of Palestinian nationalism, the rise of Hamas, and the recurring cycles of military assault. Essential historical foundation for understanding the roots of Gaza's present humanitarian crisis. An indispensable starting point for anyone researching the history of Gaza, recommended for students, journalists, and policy researchers who need deep historical context for understanding the roots of Gaza's present crisis.
