Reading Herzl in Beirut

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The narrative delves into the PLO Research Center's significant role in shaping the Palestinian Liberation Organization's understanding of Judaism and Zionism. Following the 1982 Israeli invasion of West Beirut, the Center's library was seized, sparking international protests highlighting the threat to Palestinian culture. Gribetz traces the Center's history from its founding in 1965 to its expulsion in 1983, examining how the PLO's research influenced its stance towards Israel and the complexities of Palestinian identity in the face of conflict.