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Against Our Better Judgment: The Hidden History of How the United States Was Used to Create Israel

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Alison Weir (Goodreads Author)
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"Prodigiously documented... Alison Weir must be highly commended for throwing such a brilliantly hard light on the relationship between the United States and Israel. I hope this marvelous book gets all the attention it deserves." - Ambassador Andrew Killgore Soon after WWII, US statesman Dean Acheson warned that creating Israel on land already inhabited by Palestinians wou ...more

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Paperback, 260 pages
Published February 21st 2014 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform (first published February 2014)
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May 14, 2014Aaron Meyer rated it it was amazing
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This is an incredibly fast read but it is packed with information and one would do well to probably read it twice. The endnotes are thorough and are larger than the text of the book itself! She exposes Zionism, its key leaders, its movers and shakers, in this absolutely essential reading expose. Touches on its links to the Nazis, and how it even worked against non-Zionist Jews all for the glory of creating its dream of a Zionist, ethnically pure Jewish State. Before anybody starts to cry anti-Semite, which it isn't even close, just read it. Find out how the Western world and particularly the US was tricked and pressured to support Zionist goals. Read all the notes and source information she provides and be prepared to be amazed at what was and still is hidden from the general public. She is now working on a second book which details the history from where this ends until current times. I am eagerly awaiting its publication! (less)
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Apr 27, 2014Kameel Nasr rated it it was amazing
Alison Weir presents a well-researched and well-written history of the creation of Israel. It is not possible to understand the tensions today without understanding how it became that way. It should be noted that before 1967 many American Jews were against the formation of a state only for Jews since they thought it would lead to more hatred and persecution, especially when the proposed country would be created by displacing the Palestinians. This is a book every student of Middle East history should read since it contains so much new information. (less)
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Oct 14, 2017Clif rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A good reporter assembles the facts and then relates those facts to the public. Alison Weir is nothing more than a good reporter a most worthy occupation. She has been active in bringing out facts on her website, If Americans Knew, for over ten years ago. I have listened to her speak in person and afterward went up and gave her a hug of support. I have never read any of her work that doesn't stand up to scrutiny from many other sources.

She is doing what mainstream American journalism is and always has been afraid to do - challenge the power of the Israel lobby with all of its wealthy and influential American supporters. Of course this means that she has been hit with all the dirt that can be thrown at her, chiefly that she is anti-semitic, a standard issue from the lobby that has all of Congress in thrall.

This is a very short book. The first half follows the course of Zionism within American history, highlighting the influence of Zionists in America and revealing the activities behind the scenes of such well know Americans as Felix Frankfurter and Louis Brandeis, both of who served on the Supreme Court dealing out justice even as they were promoting injustice in Palestine.

The title of the book comes from the fact that many Americans in government were against United States support for the theft of their land from the Palestinians in order to create space for Jews only. A land that had in 1900 a population only 5% Jewish, was, through the indefatigable efforts of Zionists in Europe and the United States to get Jews to immigrate there, brought to a point where Jews made up a substantial minority in Palestine.

Then what population alone could not achieve was gained by armed force in the warfare of 1947-8 combined with arm twisting in the United Nations to give an immigrant minority 55% of the land of another people, exclusively. This arm twisting was enabled by U.S. President Truman capitulating to the power of the Jewish vote in American politics along with the lack of knowledge by Americans of what was going on in Palestine.

This lack of knowledge was primarily due to a propaganda effort (e.g. "a land without a people for a people without a land") financed by wealthy Zionists combined with the threat of a charge of anti-semitism if the truth were reported about events on the ground in Palestine. Weir documents the destruction of the journalistic career of Dorothy Parker who had been syndicated in many newspapers of the time due to Parker's truthful reporting on what was happening to the Palestinians.

The last half of the book is documentation for the reporting done in the first half. Weir is nothing if not thorough.

Though Against Our Better Judgement is a necessary read for anyone who wants to know how America was involved in the creation of Israel, it gives only a glimpse of the entire story of how a land was stolen by Europeans from the natives. For a full account of the disaster, read The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Israeli professor Ilan Pappe. For a detailed account of how Zionists pressured holocaust survivors to go to Palestine against their wishes, read Yosef Grodzinsky's In the Shadow of the Holocaust and to get to the root of the conditions that made the creation of Israel possible, read David Fromkin's A Peace to End All Peace. (less)
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Nov 22, 2015Tariq Mahmood rated it really liked it
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As a Muslim, reading this book seemed liked all the conspiracy theories about Zionism becoming real. The book is a very short, actually it's not a book but a longish article with endnotes longer than the book itself. I guess the author needed to provide ample evidence to all the controversial statements made against Zoinists. The affect of pro Israel propaganda is very strong but unfortunately blowback is proved to be just as strong. The future peace in the World depends on addressing our history in an objective manner. This book is a vital read for anyone looking to understand the current state of chaos in the Middle East. (less)
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May 21, 2014William rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Good historical piece - well written, fast moving - not good for someone totally brainwashed by the Zionist theory of life! Unfortunately, that includes a majority of Americans and worse, the whole of congress!
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Sep 06, 2014Harry Haller rated it it was amazing
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A Must-Read for EVERY American. This is a fast-paced, chronological narrative documenting how the United States was conned into (forced into) being a champion for the partitioning of Palestine by numerous zionists and zionist groups, despite the reservations of the Foreign Service and Pentagon.

The book is extremely well-researched and documented. In fact over one half of the book consists of end-notes with references. And that is what makes it all the more shocking and disturbing: that these events actually took place.

Do yourself a favor and read this short book. You can get it on Kindle from Amazon for about $6. This is a part of the US history you MUST know. (less)
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Jul 19, 2014Nikka rated it it was amazing
Every American should read this. It is superb, concise and extremely well written, researched and documented. Rewrites the history we were all taught about how and why the State of Israel came into being. And sheds light on truth behind US / Israeli relations and support.
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Oct 28, 2014Tom rated it it was amazing
Alison Weir pulls back the curtain on Zionism to expose its lurid story. Her book, so carefully annotated, reveals a story that very few know and the State of Israel hopes will never be known. All along the way, whenever American journalists or theologians spoke out on behalf of the Palestinians and questions what was happening in Palestine, a massive smear campaign began, labeling them as Anti-Semitic. Lives, careers, were ruined by Zionist efforts to squash criticism of its violent rampage in Palestine. Violence often turned against Jews themselves in Iraq and Poland who resisted moving to Palestine.

This is not a pretty picture, but if anyone cares about the Middle East and why America seems so entangled in Israel's fate, here's the story. Strange, to think, that this little nation could literally have a strangle hold on American politics and financial streams. Beginning with Wilson and WW1, Zionists persuaded Britain to issue what came to be called the Balfour Declaration with a promise that American Jews would persuade Wilson to enter the war, thus saving Britain from, not a surrender, but a negotiated peace with Germany.

Had Britain negotiated peace, Palestine would have been lost; Zionism rejected other locations of safety all the way up and through WW2, looking only to Palestine, and in order to gain Palestine, it was essential the war go on, with America in it, so that Britain could eventually gain the Ottoman Empire (a la Lawrence of Arabia).

Only one problem - the Palestinians, and when the UN declared Israel a state, the Palestinians were terrorized and attacked and driven from their homes, their property confiscated, with tens of thousands of deaths.

To this very day, Israel continues its onslaught, and the Western Powers turn a blind eye, though it seems that Israel has finally overstepped its boundaries sufficiently to call critical attention to itself.

Israel can no longer play the Anti-Semitic card. Yes, there is, and has been, Anti-Semitism, but criticism of the State of Israel is NOT Anti-Semitism, it's truth in search of peace.

To the tune $8.5 millions dollars a day, the US supports Israel's torturous policies, policies aimed at eradication of the Palestinians, both Arab and Christian, and claiming 100% of Palestine for the State of Israel. This has nothing to do with Judaism or being Jewish (many a Jew is NOT a Zionist, and many have opposed and continue to oppose its murderous policies), but being a terrorist nation, a lover of violence and cruelty.

Ms. Weir's book deserves wide reading if anyone wants to understand the anomaly of Israel, American's "special relationship" with Israel, the horrors of the Middle East, and why the Palestinian Cause needs to be defended.(less)
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Jan 06, 2016Anthony Saneh rated it it was amazing
This book is literally an eye opener, a book full of "Aha!" moments. As a 23 years old Lebanese citizen, having studied in my country's schools and in its history books, I feel shame as in why the creation of Israel is not clearly highlighted in education, leaving a gap and lots of questions that only this book could so objectively fulfill.
This book answers not only "what happened?" but more importantly "how all of this happened?" and is very highly recommended for everyone especially people living in the middle east. Reading this book will help us a lot to understand why we are where we are today, how the creation of Israel was prepared and how education and media can be used to poison the minds of millions, something still happening to this day. (less)
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Jul 20, 2015Mike Wigal rated it really liked it
Whenever you see a book like this you tend to think it's going to be a wild-eyed rant of the sort seen in Facebook comments, only longer. But this is not that. Weir has documented and cited a tremendous amount of evidence revealing the Zionist machinations throughout the 20th century. Every American should read this and wonder why Israel receives more U.S. Foreign aid than any other country, year in and year out.

I've been to Israel and I've been to Palestine. What's going on there is a travesty and an injustice to humanity. And we Americans are blinded to that fact by our own media.

I asked a former Israeli soldier if there was ever a conversation in Israel about whether they were any different towards the Arabs than the Nazis were to the jews. He expressed displeasure that I would even suggest such a thing, then admitted "Well, maybe 1938 Germany."

For follow up reading may I suggest "The General's Son" by Miko Peled and Joe Sacco's graphic novels "Palestine" and "Footnotes in Gaza." (less)
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May 18, 2015Tom & Beverly rated it it was amazing
Bev and I heard Alison Weir speak in Rochester, NY and were very impressed by the depth of her knowledge and bought this book. It is a quick read as more than half of the books are foot notes etc. I thought I knew a lot but this book added a lot to my understanding of the dynamics of Israel, the US and Palestine. Subsequently she came to our town and we hosted her at our home. She really cares about the problems that Israel has caused and the extreme destruction in Gaza. Her websites http://www.ifamericansknew.organd http://www.councilforthenationalinter... great resources if you are interested. (less)
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Jul 26, 2014David rated it it was amazing
Fascinating look at the relationship between the US and various Zionist organizations and the lengths they went to in order for Israel to become a reality. Some of the info in here is jaw dropping and it's amazing how much we don't know about what went on behind the scenes. The book is meticulously researched, so much so that weblinks and citations makeup half the book. This book is well worth the read for those who want to know the full story about the creation of Israel.
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Jan 28, 2015R.J.Cicisly Jr. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Fills in the spaces between the dots!

I read Illan Pappe' and had an epithamy, and after reading this, Whoa! I never imagined how organized and how far back in American history this all began. Now I realize the reason for all the "Friends of the IDF" chapters around the USA in 2015! Wow!

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Jul 18, 2014Joan rated it it was amazing
This is a revealing book. For those who want the truth behind the founding of Israel, this is a good book. There are 93 pages of text then over 100 pages of footnotes. There is also a reading list and an index. Reading this book shed much light on the situation there today.
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Apr 19, 2014Samar Dahmash Jarrah rated it it was amazing
What an eye opener on how Zionism played a role in US politics since 1910. I always wanted to know why President Truman recognized Israel though many advisors were against the move. Here you have an answer.
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May 27, 2018Bob Bowen rated it liked it
The founding of the State of Israel had some very strange events leading to a very volatile life for people living on both sides of the ongoing conflict. Without a suitcase filled with $2 million as an incentive to approve, U. S. President Harry Truman may not have accepted the Zionist invitation to back the partition of Palestine into one nation for the minor population of Jews and pretty much nothing for the majority population of Palestinians. For me, the most salient point made in this book is a warning by then Secretary of State, James Forrestal, when on page 163, he warned the Democratic Party that they may lose the election in 1948 if they backed the Partition Plan of Palestine. Forrestal's response was: "I think it is about time that somebody should pay some consideration to whether we might not lose the United States." Today, in the 21st Century, the U.S. government is pretty much in total submission to the dictates of the Zionist State of Israel. IMNSHO (less)
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Nov 25, 2018Kate rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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A quick outline (half of the book is endnotes for further reading) of how Zionists manipulated American politicians during the post WW2 years in order to create Israel. The most murderous Irgun leaders ended up as prime ministers of Israel, around the same time as Jewish influence over America became absolute and unquestionable. Brutality against Palestinians, which continues to this day, is hidden from the American people and obliterated by every news outlet. Billions of our dollars every year support Israel, when we have so many homeless and poor people we can't take care of, and our journalists can't question this because to do so would ruin their careers. Our politicians pledge complete loyalty to Israel in every speech. Our brave young men and women suffer and die in the Middle East when Israel decides it wants some regime or dictator toppled. America has been so wronged and harmed by this. (less)
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Apr 25, 2017Abdul Najah added it
Extraordinarily well researched book; well structured and convincing, well annotated history of Zionism in USA. We have to open ypu eyes to know what's happening in Palestine. it will definitely help everyone to get a clear picture of gross violation of self determination and human rights of natives of Palestine
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Feb 21, 2017Dave rated it it was ok
I agree with the general theme of this book but some of the things she's presenting as facts are things that she probably shouldn't be. Before starting this I tried to find out a little about Alison Weir, as I usually do when considering reading books by people I've never heard of. Having already wasted a pretty good deal of time researching the Israel-Palestine conflict, Zionism, AIPAC, U.S. foreign policy, etc. I already know which side I'm on and won't waste even one more second of my life on anyone that demonizes Palestinians. So having listened to some of her interviews she at least checked out as not being on the wrong side. However, some other people who are also on the right side weren't too favorable of her. Most seemed to just be annoyed with her for granting interviews to any idiot that was against Israel, like some right-wing white nationalist types. I've got some mixed feelings on that myself but it depends on what exactly was said in these interviews and I haven't actually heard any of them. Max Blumenthal, who's opinion on this subject I usually respect, said something like her book isn't even worth the pulp it's printed on. Personally, I wouldn't go that far but his criticism was based on the same issues I had. While It wouldn't surprise me if the "facts" she uses were true, there isn't enough proof for anyone to say they know all these things are facts. This book deals with a really touchy subject that requires scrupulous research and carefully worded arguments. The way this book is put together just makes it too easy for detractors to discredit it. In my opinion she probably does believe everything she says and I do appreciate what she's trying to do but it just seems like one more thing for Zionists to point at as further evidence of our side's supposed dishonesty. (less)
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Feb 12, 2017Ihab rated it it was amazing
اين المترجمين المصريين و العرب من كتاب كهذا ؟
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Sep 10, 2018Ali rated it it was amazing
An innocent and naive observer of the Middle East and its recent history may find it peculiar and mystifying the partisan American support for “Israel”, often in flagrant contravention of UN resolutions, and which risks subverting its own national interests. As Alison Weir’s book Against Our Better Judgement, meticulously demonstrates, however, America's unwavering support for “Israel” was born out of a tireless process of overt and covert methods, powerful lobbying and holding key positions of influence.

It may be shocking and remarkable to know that the Balfour declaration signed by the British, offering Palestine as a national home for Jews, came as a result of Zionist promises to enlist Jewish support for the allied cause and to convince America to enter World War One. The official biographer for former British Prime Minister Lloyd George wrote that the "determining factor" in the signing of the Balfour Declaration was "the scheme for engaging by some such concession the support of American Zionists for the allied cause in the first world war." Louis Brandeis, a supreme court justice appointed by Woodrow Wilson and close friend of the American president, who was an avid Zionist and a member of certain secret Zionist groups was informed immediately of this agreement between the British and the Zionists, and this triggered a change in American attitude towards the World War, having previously been staunchly opposed to entering the conflict. Samuel Landman, secretary of the World Zionist Organisation wrote in a 1936 article that it was "Jewish help that brought U.S.A into war on the side of the Allies."

Zionists were convinced early on that enlisting US support was key to establishing their goal of an exclusively Jewish state in Palestine. David Ben-Gurion, who was later to become the first prime minister of “Israel” wrote in 1939 that Zionist efforts outside of Palestine should be America, declaring it as the most “effective tool at our disposal...” The Zionists, recognising this potential source of power, launched American Zionist Emergency Council (AZEC) with the aim of “launching a political and public relations offense to capture the support of Congressman, clergy, editors, professors, business and labor”, according to one of its organizers. This organisation operated with financial strength: by 1948, it had a budget $150 million which is the equivalent of $1.5 billion today. AZEC “funded books, articles and academic studies; millions of pamphlets were distributed. There were massive petition and letter writing campaigns. Rabbi Elmer Berger, who opposed these Zionist efforts, wrote in his memoirs that there was a “ubiquitous propaganda campaign reaching just about every point of political leverage in the country”, whilst the Zionist Organisation of America boasted in their 48th annual report about reaching “into every department of American life.”

Zionists were also keen to garner Christian support for Zionism, which was a “project that Brandeis encouraged.” The Zionists helped create several Christian groups with the aim of crystallizing “sympathy of Christian America for our cause.” This support was achieved by “exploiting their wish to help people in need”, with the Zionists describing the tragic plight of many Jewish refugees and the only means to help them by creating a home for them in Palestine. Of course, these Zionists failed to mention that Zionist forces in “Israel” attacked numerous Christian sites in May 1948, which ironically was the month “Israel” was born, so much so that the American Consulate sent a dispatch back to the State Department protesting “the Jewish attitude in Jerusalem towards Christian institutions.”

As the title of Alison Weir’s book alludes to, many US officials were staunchly opposed to the creation of “Israel” on land already inhabited by an indigenous population. The director of the State Department’s Office of Near Eastern and African Affairs, Loy Henderson, repeatedly warned against supporting a Jewish state in Palestine. He explained that such support would entail the U.S. loses its “moral prestige” and “be considered as a betrayer of the high principals which we ourselves have enunciated during the period of the war.” In fact his warnings were eerily prophetic, stating that support of the UN partition proposal “would guarantee that the Palestine problem would be permanent and still more complicated in the future.” He explicitly rebuked the proposals for ignoring “such principles as self-determination and majority rule. They recognize the principle of a theocratic racial state and even go so far in several instances as to discriminate on grounds of religion and race…” Naturally, Zionists were very concerned by such flagrant opposition and accused him of anti-Semitism and demanded his transfer. Such smear tactics have remained effective for decades, though as the latest smears on Jeremy Corbyn have displayed, they are beginning to lose their force as an ever-growing number of people are waking up to the power and destruction of the Zionist lobby. Henderson, however, was not so lucky, and Truman in 1948 transferred him to the Himalayas, as Ambassador to Nepal. His opinion was not unique, however, and he wrote that nearly every member of the Foreign Service and of the State Department who had worked on “Near Eastern Problems” shared his view. The CIA, in 1947, reported that the Zionist pursuit of a Jewish state in Palestine would endanger “the strategic interests of the Western powers in the Near and Middle East.” Ambassador Henry Grady, who headed a “1946 commission aimed at coming up with a solution for Palestine” bemoaned the damaging impact of the Zionist lobby on U.S. national interests claiming that he had never experienced “so much disloyalty” on another Government mission, and that given there was no opposing lobby to the Zionist one, “its campaigns are apt to be decisive.

In the end, such pressure proved decisive, as Truman ignored the advice of all his experts and acquiesced to the Zionist lobby, supporting their partition plan. His political advisor, Clark Clifford, contended that winning the Jewish vote was essential to winning the presidential election. It’s particularly revealing that his opponent for the presidency, Thomas Dewey, also took the same position. This angered many US officials, with Truman’s Secretary of State George Marshall bluntly describing the act as a “transparent dodge to win a few votes”, whilst Secretary of Defence, James Forrestal describing Truman’s Mideast policy as being based on “squalid political purposes”, based on domestic political considerations, rather than national interest. Such act of obedience was to pay off for Truman however, as Weir shows in her book. Truman credits his come from behind victory against Dewey to Abraham Feinberg, a Zionist who financed Truman’s famous campaign tour. Weir goes on to describe various influences on Truman which determined the path the U.S. was to take in Palestine and their unbridled support for “Israel”.

There are countless details described in this work which cannot be mentioned here without rendering the review significantly long. Alison Weir’s endnotes exceed 100 pages and this short work cites hundreds of sources, making it a highly important resource for anyone wishing to explore the long history of U.S. - “Israel” relations. Naturally, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has smeared Alison Weir as anti-Semitic, but this is now often a badge of honour indicative of the fact that a person is a truth-teller, rather than a racist. The irony is that the ADL list facts, which cannot be disputed to any honest person, to criticise her. They write, “She frames the Jewish State as a violent aggressor in the region and charges that the United States, through its aid, is the driving force behind this aggression. Weir claims that not only does Israel brutalize the Palestinians, but through its intimidation tactics, it corrupts the American political system and prevents criticism of its conduct from being voiced by the mainstream media. As a result, she contends, Americans are kept in the dark about how their taxes fund Israeli mistreatment of Palestinians.” This book is a must-read. (less)
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Jul 18, 2017Mitch rated it really liked it
Fascinating and enraging. This book isn't really a book. It's more of an extended article of 93 pages of writing and 100+ pages end notes. It's quick which is good because the topic is so frustrating to learn about. Essentially zionist machinations have had their hooks in us (the US) for the last 100 years (well before the events of WWII. Via political pressure, heart-string pulling and the all-powerful smear tactic of anti-semitism, the Israel lobby has had us working against our best interests on a global scale. All for the benefit of a population "less than New Jersey." I'd say f**k these guys but then I'd probably have the finger pointed at me too. So I'll end this review by saying Weir must be a crackpot nazi lady and my four-star review was an accidental clicking. (less)
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Sep 03, 2015Jeremy Marshall rated it really liked it
My views of Israel were largely influenced by the book and movie "Exodus", until the Second Intifada. Few Americans today are aware that US support enabled the creation of modern Israel. Even fewer know that US politicians pushed this policy over the forceful objections of top diplomatic experts. The politicians, especially including Harry Truman, were bombarded by a massive pro-Israel lobbying effort, including an "elitist secret society" that included Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis. Fully documented, no conspiracy theories here. This book, and Blumenthal's"Goliath" should tell you almost everything you need to understand about Israel. (less)
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Nov 16, 2014Edmund rated it liked it
Crisp, fair-sounding review of the Zionist machinations leading up to the Balfour Declaration and the "creation" of the modern state of Israel in 1948. Short, with a ton of end notes, but very worth reading. No hints of anti-Semitism, and poses tough questions that few Americans in politics or American Jews want to confront.

While the US and modern Israel were born of bloodshed and conquest, no one is arguing that the clock can be turned back. But the context of these "births" and the reverberating consequences should be confronted... humanely and with objectivity. (less)
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Oct 19, 2014David rated it it was amazing
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Meticulously documented and sourced. It reads very well, and the information revealed has depth and breadth in its historical presentation, and is jaw dropping. It is a must read for anyone who is interested in or even already has a wide knowledge of the reality of why and how Israel began, what Zionism is as opposed to the religion Judaism or the original Jewish race. Most importantly, it reveals how from its very beginnings in the late 19th century how those who founded Zionism worked to infiltrate the US government, and succeeded extremely well in doing so. (less)
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Oct 04, 2015Asyraf Din rated it really liked it
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Revealing, it tells how zionist were working since end of 18th century until the creation of Israel. From mass infiltration into US and British important positions and connections, to shaping public opinion and even forcing Jews to migrate to Palestine to justify Israel's establishment! They do work brilliantly and diligently.

The book is itself quite short, you have to read its endnotes and the readings recommended.
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Mar 19, 2016Samantha Nowatzke rated it really liked it
A quick, informative glimpse at the role the U.S. played in helping to create Israel. The past cannot be ignored when looking at the present-day and future state of the Middle East especially the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. It is very easy to let the media and the history that we have been taught cloud our opinions... Weir's book appears very well researched with extensive footnotes from a multitude of sources.
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Sep 22, 2016Faheem Lea rated it really liked it · review of another edition
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Excellent research!

This book is a glaring example of honest, independent, and objective research. It is very disheartening that nowadays, any criticisms of Israel are considered anti-Semitic, so it is refreshing for Alison Weir to write about some of this unknown history, which gives a very enlightening perspective. I wish it would have been longer though.
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Feb 13, 2015Kamil Salamah rated it it was amazing
Truly a book like no other. It clearly uncovers how Zionism has taken over the United States of America starting in the early 20th century in the early days of WWI if not earlier.

Every American has to read it.
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Aug 16, 2014Lynn rated it it was amazing
The truth about the relationship between Israel and the United States is fundamental to understanding what is happening in the world today. Few Americans are aware of this hidden history, and how our moral principles and national interests have been betrayed.This is a must read.
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