A Common Historical Narrative

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Israel and Palestine:

A Common Historical Narrative

Introduction

The Israel Palestine Project, as well as many leaders in Israel and Palestine, assert that the source of the conflict since 1882 lies in the disparate narratives developed over time which inform the thinking and actions taken by both sides. There has never before been a common historical narrative written and distributed to both Israelis and Palestinians. This unprecedented accomplishment of writing and distribution will serve as a crucial tool for the transformation of the source of the conflict.

A unique collaboration of five people from England, Germany, and the United States served as a support team, facilitating a dialogue among Palestinians and Israelis to create the core of the common historical narrative. A primary development team has now assembled, expanded, and edited the core narrative segments into a finished document suitable for publication and distribution.

The narrative created by the team has been approved with minor changes by prominent Israeli historian Moshe Ma’oz, and Palestinian historian, Dr. Philip Mattar.

In addition, TIPP’s vision has the support of many prestigious leaders from around the world, including Rabbi Michael Lerner, co-chair of Tikkun; Cornell West of Princeton University; Marshall Rosenberg, founder of Non-Violent Communication; Mubarak Awad, founder of Non-Violence International; and Andrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical Psychology at Essex University. Click here for a complete list of Endorsers and Advisers.