What do the words Israeli-Palestinian conflict bring to mind? The conflict may be a familiar topic, but beyond failed attempts at peace and frightening violence, how much do you know about it? Time magazine reporter Mitch Frank offers a straightforward explanation of this complex and emotional issue by answering these essential questions:

1. What is the Israeli Palestinian conflict?
2. Who were the Israelis before there was a state of Israel?
3. Who were the Palestinians before they became known as Palestinians?
4. How did the Israeli Palestinian conflict begin?
5. How was Israel founded?
6. How did Arab nations react after Israel's founding?
7. What is the PLO?
8. What is the Intifada?
9. What was the Oslo peace process?
10. What is life like for Israelis and Palestinians today?
11. How has the rest of the world responded to the conflict?
12. Why is peace so hard?

Illustrated with black and white photos and maps, this book will help people of all ages understand one of the most difficult conflicts of our time.