This exhaustive work offers readers at multiple levels key insights into the military, political, social, cultural, and religious origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict. * With more than 750 alphabetically organized entries covering everything from important people, places, and events to a wide range of social and cultural topics-each entry featuring cross references and suggestions for further reading * A separate documents volume offering an unprecedented collection of more than 150 essential primary sources * Over 500 images, including maps, photographs, and illustrations * A comprehensive introductory overview by retired general Anthony Zinni