The violent military campaign launched by Israel in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, known as Operation Iron Swords, marked a significant milestone in the bloody history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This was Israel's eighth military operation in Gaza since Operation Cast Lead in December 2008. It was also the harshest, most destructive, and deadliest attack, with the number of fatalities far exceeding the total of the previous seven operations.

In this book, Avi Shlaim rigorously examines Israel's policy towards the Gaza Strip. He argues that these recurring attacks – which Israeli generals coldly refer to as "mowing the lawn" – are the inevitable result of Zionist settlement, whose primary goal is the elimination of the local population.

Pages: 160, Dimensions: 14.7x14.7cm