Abstract
Objective: In the works of Edward Said, the problem, highly laden with anxiety, was the situation of the Palestinians. He has dedicated several books to them that they often aim to testify to the national identity of the Palestinian people to fight against erasure and oblivion. So, the purpose of this research is to analyze Edward Said’s point of view on the Palestine crisis in his works.
Method: The current study is carried out with a descriptive and analytical method, and information is collected under library and documentary research method, containing books, specialized articles, and the Internet.
Results: Edward Said criticizes international organizations, Western countries and their media, because they consider only the Zionist point of view. Therefore, it is imperative that the voice of the Palestinians be heard, also, be judged the official Zionism policy, the American positions, the responsibilities of the Arab states.
Conclusion: In the Palestinian crisis, Edward Said’s point of view is also considerable, his writings and public positions have helped to change the international image of the Palestinians and to recognize the dignity of their cause. In the last years of his life, Said realized that the two-state solution had been the pioneers decades before, becoming increasingly unrealistic.
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