--- product_id: 102524296 title: "Khirbet Khizeh" price: "30622CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/102524296-khirbet-khizeh store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Deep historical & geopolitical insight 120 pages of immersive narrative Published 1949, timeless relevance Khirbet Khizeh **Price:** 30622CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Dive deep into history’s untold stories — don’t miss the conversation everyone’s having! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Khirbet Khizeh - **How much does it cost?** 30622CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/102524296-khirbet-khizeh) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cross-Genre Appeal:** Ranks in Literary Theory, Historical Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction—ideal for diverse intellectual appetites. - • **Compact Yet Profound:** At just 120 pages, perfect for busy professionals craving impactful, thought-provoking reads. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** 4.5-star rating from 162 readers confirms its status as a must-read literary gem. - • **Enhanced Edition Insight:** Includes an expert afterword by David Shulman, unpacking rich biblical and political allusions. - • **A Riveting Historical Lens:** Experience a powerful narrative that bridges past and present conflicts with vivid storytelling. ## Overview Khirbet Khizeh, published by Farrar Straus Giroux, is a 120-page literary masterpiece first released in 1949. Narrated by a young Israeli soldier, it offers a haunting, vivid portrayal of a controversial historical event, enriched by an expert afterword that connects biblical references to modern-day conflicts. With a 4.5-star rating and strong rankings across multiple literary categories, this book is essential for readers seeking profound historical and ethical insights. ## Description Farrar Straus Giroux Review: "Jews being killed. Europe. We were the masters now" - I didn't think I was going to get into this work, with its sometimes meandering sentences, but made a determined effort and read it in one sitting (120 p) and it's absolutely brilliant. First published in 1949, it's narrated by a young Israeli soldier out with his platoon, carrying out orders to clear out the eponymous Arab village, remove the occupants and blow up the houses. Yizhar brings the whole situation to life, with vivid descriptions of the Palestinian landscape and of the soldiers' demeanour: 'there was to be no battle for us today...today we were going on an outing.' But as the remaining Arabs are heartlessly 'cleared' onto 'transports', the reader sees uncomfortable similarities with the awful situation of the Jews themselves in Europe just a few years previously. As the narrator, himself opposed to the situation, observes: 'the Diaspora...Our nation's protest to the world: exile! It had entered me, apparently, with my mother's milk. what, in fact, had we perpetrated here today?' Very powerful read, and for readers like myself who weren't around in the 40s, very informative. This edition is enhanced by an afterword by David Shulman which explains some of the Biblical references in 'Yizhar's dense web of allusion', and discusses the situation today between settlers and their Palestinian neighbours. ## Features - Farrar Straus Giroux ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #567,042 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8,138 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism #17,302 in Historical Fiction (Books) #34,444 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 165 Reviews | ## Images ![Khirbet Khizeh - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z3Zl4U7kL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Jews being killed. Europe. We were the masters now" *by S***X on 15 February 2015* I didn't think I was going to get into this work, with its sometimes meandering sentences, but made a determined effort and read it in one sitting (120 p) and it's absolutely brilliant. First published in 1949, it's narrated by a young Israeli soldier out with his platoon, carrying out orders to clear out the eponymous Arab village, remove the occupants and blow up the houses. Yizhar brings the whole situation to life, with vivid descriptions of the Palestinian landscape and of the soldiers' demeanour: 'there was to be no battle for us today...today we were going on an outing.' But as the remaining Arabs are heartlessly 'cleared' onto 'transports', the reader sees uncomfortable similarities with the awful situation of the Jews themselves in Europe just a few years previously. As the narrator, himself opposed to the situation, observes: 'the Diaspora...Our nation's protest to the world: exile! It had entered me, apparently, with my mother's milk. what, in fact, had we perpetrated here today?' Very powerful read, and for readers like myself who weren't around in the 40s, very informative. This edition is enhanced by an afterword by David Shulman which explains some of the Biblical references in 'Yizhar's dense web of allusion', and discusses the situation today between settlers and their Palestinian neighbours. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/102524296-khirbet-khizeh](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/102524296-khirbet-khizeh) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*