Communist Movement In Palestine And Israel 1919-1984

This book traces the origin and development of the communist movement in Palestine and Israel examining in detail the problems affecting it the years preceding Israeli statehood In 1948. Focusing on these problems within the context of events in the Ylshuv (the Jewish community in Palestine) and the International communist movement Dr. Rubenstein analyzes unpopular positions advocated by the Communist party its efforts to remain loyal to Moscow's dictates and the succession of rifts within the movement. Concludes with an overview of the communist movement in Israel today Dr. Rubenstein explains the virtual extinction of party influence on the current Israeli political scene.