Original Sin : Israel Palestine and the Revenge of Old West Asia

On 7 October 2023 Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel that claimed many lives and has led to a devastating retaliatory war in Gaza- Even as the death toll mounts every day the world remains divided in its support of Israel or Palestine-With the US proposing 'a new Middle East' an idea that found significant international support the war has cast a shadow of doubt over the future of the region- The Abraham Accords of 2020 saw four Arab countries normalize their ties with Israel laying the foundations of the new regional realignment- But these shifts ignore West Asia's 'original sin'-the unresolved question of Palestine-Based on his multiple reporting visits to the region and dozens of interviews Stanly Johny traces the roots of the conflict and unpacks the complex geopolitical systems that are involved- He also examines India's evolving policies on Israel-Palestine its diplomatic history in the region and its current interests- Original Sin is a new definitive study of West Asia that is essential for anyone who wants to engage with the current war-