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My Promised Land by Ari Shavit provides a comprehensive history of Zionism in Palestine, detailing both triumphs and tragedies, the creation of the Israeli state, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. Shavit blends Zionist history with personal reflections on key moments, emphasizing Israel’s accomplishments and challenges while arguing for the Jewish state's legitimacy, noting that Israel must address internal divisions and cease colonial expansion to ensure its future. The book includes wartime violence and protracted conflict, which may be sensitive for some readers.