Tribute to Professor Ilan Pappé (excerpt)
Professor Pappé’s contribution to our field has been nothing short of transformative. Over decades, he has helped reshape our understanding of modern Middle Eastern history—especially the history of Israel-Palestine. As one of the original Israeli ‘new historians’, he has challenged dominant narratives and, through meticulous archival work, given historical weight and legitimacy to long-silenced Palestinian voices.
His landmark publication, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, stands as a testament to fearless, rigorous, and morally courageous scholarship.
