In this powerful and provocative study, author Saad Salloum meticulously documents and analyzes the recurring cycles of mass violence in the modern Middle East. Spanning from the Palestinian Nakba of 1948 to the devastating destruction of Iraq, the book uncovers the political and social roots of what the author terms genocide. Salloum connects these major historical tragedies, arguing for a broader understanding of systematic destruction that targets entire peoples, cultures, and nations. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the region's contemporary conflicts and the enduring quest for justice.