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By Rayek R Rizek,Marc Gopin

the center East has gone through substantial, usually surprising alterations considering that global struggle I, and this loss of balance results in clash. yet whereas the political state of affairs in Israel and Palestine is complicated, peace isn't really very unlikely.

Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom (Oasis of Peace), an intentional neighborhood of Jews and Palestinians (Christians and Muslims), has turn into recognized across the world for its special approach to clash and interfaith discussion. Receiving tens of hundreds of thousands of tourists a 12 months, this neighborhood has realized what it skill to stay in concord regardless of long-standing transformations among cultures and deep-seated strife within the surrounding area.

Despite its good fortune, little has been written in regards to the Oasis of Peace—until now. Rayek R. Rizek, considered one of its founding participants, has served his neighborhood in govt, public family members, and now the written be aware. In a memoir that's not to be ignored, Rizek pulls again the curtain at the Israeli-Palestinian clash and demonstrates that, with fellowship and diligence, even entrenched discord should be overcome.

Rabbi Dr. Marc Gopin of George mason University,Arlington VA, wrote:
Rayek Rizek's Masterful quantity is a distinct contribution to the tale of the Israeli-Palestinian clash like none i've got ever learn prior to. i've been studying,writing and dealing within this clash for 32 years. by no means have I noticeable this mixture of insights in regards to the previous, the presence and the long run, in regards to the self within the context of clash, concerning the significant value of tale, the taking of non-public accountability, and the inescapable harmony of the land and its peoples.
in the event you search a spell-binding story,an odyssey into the soul, and a beacon of wish past battle, input here.

Emeritus Professor Oliver Ramsbotham of Bradford college united kingdom, wrote:
Rayek Rizek's ebook is key examining, not just for these eager to know about the original Oasis of Peace voluntary scan in Jewish/Palestinian cohabitation, the place the writer has lived for 33 years, but additionally concerning the wider conflict.
The Anteater and the Jaguar is that infrequent factor - a booklet that provides the reader the culmination of a life of motion, research and dedication by means of a principled and hugely outstanding participator.

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