It’s the lack of understanding the historical context over the last 75-plus years that perhaps lulls Indians into the rabbit hole of misinformation about Palestine and Israel.

Unfortunately, many throughout the world, and including in India, are ready and willing to accept Israel’s distorted point of view whether in the news or on film.

This is not a “conflict” with two equal sides to the narrative. It’s not a “civil war” or “riots” or “communal violence”. It’s a fight for decolonisation.

Joy Ma and Dilip D’Souza’s book is a searing reminder of our susceptibility to bigotry and the volatility of the laws and rights of citizenship.

Why would Indian academic institutions partner with Israeli universities, especially given the shared history of nonalignment between India and Palestine in the not-too-distant past?

Norman Finkelstein's 'Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom' meticulously examines the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly what makes Israel tick, and how its propaganda infects the media and human rights groups.

It is refreshing to read a story about Syria that is not only removed from the civil war but is about a family and its daily routines: snapshots of domestic life and houses that hold great drama within their walls.