“In 30 minutes, at high noon, more than 200 civilians are killed. Zionism carries out a massacre in the city of Lydda.”— Ari Shavit, My Promised Land
More about: Ari Shavit, Israel, Lydda, Martin Kramer, My Promised Land, Zionism
What Happened at Lydda
In his celebrated new book, Ari Shavit claims that “Zionism” committed a massacre in July 1948. Can the claim withstand scrutiny?
The Dahmash Mosque in Lydda in July 1948, after its capture by Israeli forces. Wikimedia.
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