How Israel Lost Its Soul - Maxim Ghilan

Written by Israeli journalist and political activist Maxim Ghilan, How Israel Lost Its Soul is a passionate critique of the political and moral direction taken by Israel in the decades following its establishment. Drawing on his own experiences and observations, Ghilan examines the effects of militarisation, nationalism and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, arguing that the ideals upon which the state was founded had become increasingly compromised by occupation, inequality and the realities of perpetual war.

Part political memoir, part historical analysis and part moral reflection, the book challenges official narratives while exploring the tensions between democracy, security and justice. Although firmly rooted in the political debates of the 1970s, Ghilan's arguments remain significant as an example of dissenting Israeli political thought. This Pelican edition offers a thoughtful and provocative perspective for readers interested in Middle Eastern history, Israeli politics and the broader ethical questions surrounding nationalism and conflict.