This book relates the history of the relations between Israel and Syria throughout the Middle East conflict. Drawing on original sources, it looks at factors which influenced their relations, the regional and global ramifications of their interactions, and the influence of domestic policies.

`Israeli academics often produce informed and perceptive analyses of Arab affairs, and this book is no exception ... His book is a notable contribution to understanding of the issues involved.' Middle East International `Excellent survey of the rocky ties between Jerusalem and Damascus.' Jewish Chronicle `Ma'oz is a sure guide through the history of the relations between the two sides.' Martin Kolinsky, University of Birmingham, Journal of Jewish Studies, Vol. XLVIII, No. 1, Spring 1997 `This is a comprehensible and valuable acocunt of the Syrian-Israeli conflict ... The book is full of insights, some controversial, into the various watersheds in the conflict ... he provides a largely sound narrative and a wealth of information by which one may make sense of the Syrian-Israeli conflict and the obstacles to peace.' Raymond A. Hinnebusch, University of St Andrews, The British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, Volume 23, number ii (1996)