About the Book: A Short History of the Gaza Strip by Anne Irfan offers a concise, accessible history of Gaza and the wider Palestine-Israel conflict. Examining six pivotal moments—from the 1948 displacement of Palestinians and Israeli occupation to the rise of the PLO, the intifadas, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas—the book provides essential historical context for understanding Gaza’s present-day crisis. Drawing on extensive research and Palestinian voices, this informative and nuanced account explores the political, social and human history of one of the world’s most significant territories.