Genocide, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine

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The book explores critical debates surrounding the Holocaust, emphasizing the interplay between Holocaust and genocide studies. Omer Bartov highlights the significance of local histories and personal testimonies in understanding mass murder. He critiques how legal discourse can both reveal and obscure complicity. Additionally, the author connects first-person narratives to illuminate complex historical events and reflects on his personal experiences to draw parallels between the experiences of Jews during World War II and Palestinians post-establishment of Israel.