Bibi: My Story

Bibi: My Story by Benjamin Netanyahu

You don't have to go very far into this book to understand the way Israel has been responding to Gaza. Netanyahu has grown up as a strong supporter of Israel. Growing up, he lived for two stints in the United States. However, is love was for Israel. He served in the elite part of the Israeli military, and participated in many special operations. His brothers also served, with one dying in a hostage rescue situation. He views Israel as the Jewish homeland. The Jewish have lived there for Millenia. The Arabs had come in a few centuries ago to colonize the land. "Palestinian" was a term to refer to the Jewish residents of the area. The Arabs had later adopted it as their own. He sees the best peace solution as something that starts with the greater Arab world. The residents of Gaza and the west bank may follow.

Aside from the politics, he covers much of his history and his unexpected rise to political power. We also get an understanding of the complex mess that is Israeli politics.