Publish It Not – Christopher Mayhew and Michael Adams

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Publish It Not: The Middle East Cover-Up by Christopher Mayhew and Michael Adams is a powerful critique of Western media coverage of the Israel-Palestine issue. First published in 1975, this non-fiction book remains a critical piece in understanding the historical and ongoing biases in media reporting of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mayhew, a politician, and Adams, a journalist, both had direct experience in Palestine and passionately argue that the Western media has consistently misrepresented the Zionist movement and its impact on the indigenous Palestinian population.

The book dismantles several enduring myths about Zionism and the creation of Israel, including the notion that Palestine was a “land without people” and that Israel’s presence was peaceful and benevolent. Mayhew and Adams expose the strategic manipulation of the media by Zionist groups and challenge the narrative of Israel as a victim surrounded by hostile neighbors. In this new edition, Tim Llewellyn’s introduction provides a contemporary perspective on how these issues have evolved and still resonate in modern media portrayals of the conflict.

Publish It Not remains an essential read for anyone interested in the media’s role in shaping public perception of the Israel-Palestine issue. The book is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the historical context and media biases surrounding the conflict.