Biden's Purchase of Rashid Khalidi's Book Draws Sharp Reactions

The president's public reading choice has reignited debates over U.S. perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

President Joe Biden was photographed carrying Rashid Khalidi's book 'The Hundred Years' War on Palestine' during a visit to a Nantucket bookstore, sparking significant public and political reactions.
Khalidi's book examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of settler colonialism and critiques both Israeli policies and Palestinian leadership strategies.
Supporters of Biden's choice argue that engaging with the book encourages nuanced understanding of the conflict, while critics claim it signals alignment with radical perspectives.
Khalidi, a prominent Palestinian-American historian, has faced controversy for his past affiliations and critical views on both Israeli and Palestinian approaches to the conflict.
The incident has amplified ongoing debates about how U.S. leaders and institutions engage with Middle Eastern history and current events.