Prisoners

In this book, Jeffrey Goldberg recounts his time as a guard at the largest prison camp in Israel during the first Palestinian uprising in 1990.

He describes his relationship with Rafiq, a rising leader in the PLO, and how their dialogue over more than a decade grew into a remarkable friendship.

Goldberg explores their confrontations over religious, cultural, and political differences, attempting to make sense of the conflicts in the Middle East.

The book is a nuanced and deeply personal account of the complexities and truths within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, offering a rare glimpse of hope in a deeply divided region.