Yemini, a Jewish journalist, is concerned about the handling of news in media outlets that are usually hostile to Israel, which is accused of being genocidal and imperialist. He repeatedly questions the relationship between the Western left and the Arab world, whose principles are so contrary to Western values and which in many areas is dominated by terrorist groups. The book was written in 2014, before the Gaza war that broke out following the violent attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists.
The information presented is broad and thorough, and his investigative work draws on publications and interviews that demonstrate extensive knowledge of the situation in the Middle East. His argument develops from the acceptance by the West of the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions), which follows the tactics of the anti-apartheid movement in the 1980s that succeeded in isolating South Africa internationally.
Yemini delves into propaganda based on lies that conceals the reality of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which does not originate, as is often assumed, from public relations or politics. In this case, it has emerged from the academic world, the media, and human rights organizations, including the UN, which do not promote agreement or reconciliation and instead grant legitimacy to activists. A different perspective, offering abundant material to help explain a conflict that has lasted for many years.