The Middle East and South Asia 2025–2026

Ilan Pappe is an Israeli historian known for his controversial works on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His most notable works include "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" and "The Idea of Israel." Pappe's writing style is characterized by a strong critique of Israeli policies and a focus on Palestinian perspectives. He has made significant contributions to the field of Middle Eastern history and has had a major impact on the discourse surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" is considered his most famous work, shedding light on the forced displacement of Palestinians during the creation of the state of Israel.