An important record of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine to add to the accounts of Palestinians themselves (some first hand accounts are included in this book as well). The author is an Israeli historian so I assume he had access to Israeli historical documents that Palestinian historians do not, adding to the importance of this record. Diary entries by Ben-Gurion and records of communications between various Israeli politicians and military personnel demonstrate the clear intent to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians. The apathy and inaction of the British, who could have saved countless Palestinian lives but chose to simply leave “Mandatory Palestine”, is also discussed. It’s shameful that this ever happened and even more shameful that it continues today.