Shimon Peres - by Avi Gil (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The late Israeli Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres was a towering figure in Israeli and Middle Eastern politics. But what drove the hawkish statesman behind Israel's nuclear deterrence and early settlement policy to stake his political reputation on peace negotiations with the Arab world and the PLO, Israel's sworn enemy?<br/><br/>In this insider's account, written by Avi Gil, Peres's closest confidant and adviser, we witness firsthand the tense moments during the historic Oslo talks, kept under the strictest secrecy, when the explosive revelation that Peres was directing direct communications with Yasser Arafat's representatives for the first time threatened to leak to the press.<br/><br/>We also see the fervent discussions and arguments between the personalities involved, including Peres's rivalries with the Prime Ministers he served under, including Rabin, Sharon and Netanyahu. Although one of Peres's most trusted colleagues, Gil offers a frank assessment of his mentor, recounting his foibles and failures as consistently as he does his victories. We are shown Peres's unique energy and optimism for Israel and its Arab neighbors in his vision of a 'New Middle East' - a vision that is sorely lacking in today's leaders on all sides. <br/><br/>But most valuable of all, we gain unique insight into the actual thought processes, conversations and decisions of Peres and his colleagues and adversaries as they initiated, processed and reacted to events in real time, shedding new light on a historic period in Israeli and Middle Eastern History. Of unique value to all those interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the book is also an insightful meditation on the inner-workings of all high-level government and diplomatic negotiations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A major contribution to the study of a major figure in Israeli politics... illuminating and completely gripping. The account of Peres is nuanced, penetrating, and strikingly fair-minded."<br><br>A captivating behind-the-scenes account of Shimon Peres, a unique leader and a special friend and colleague of mine, who relentlessly strived to change the face of the Middle East. The intricacies of international diplomacy and the secrets of the Israeli political kitchen are candidly exposed, as only an insightful insider can do. Being a player alongside Shimon Peres does not lessen Gil's intellectual honesty and capacity for self-reflection. This essential book excels in analytical wisdom, flowing narrative, smart political insights, good sense of humor, and a deep understanding of the indispensable human factor.<br/>Javier Solana, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Secretary-General of NATO, and Foreign Minister of Spain.<br><br>Shimon Peres wrote many books and books were written about him. <br/>None, however, offer the compelling portrait of him that Avi Gil provides in <i>Shimon Peres</i>. Though deeply admiring of Peres and his visionary efforts, Gil lets the reader see his faults-including the need for credit. But he also shows Peres' self-awareness, his deeper understanding of trends in the region, his capacity to see what was important and strive to achieve it-and, most of all, his readiness to take risks that are an inherent part of leadership. Because he was rarely the leader, he had to manoeuvre others to do what he believed was both necessary and right. For anyone who wants to understand both who Shimon Peres was and what is also possible between Israelis and Palestinians, <i>Shimon Peres</i> is a must read.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Avi Gil </b>served as the Director-General of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2001 - 2002), the Director-General of Israel's Ministry of Regional Cooperation (1999-2001), and the Bureau Chief of the Prime Minister's Office (1995 - 1996). Closely involved in Israel's policy-making and peace negotiations, Gil also served as Director of Content of the 5 Israeli Presidential Conferences (2009-2014). He is currently Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Planning Institute.
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