The Deadliest Lies

The former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League argues against the notion of the power of the Israel lobby in this acclaimed analysis.

A representative of the Jewish community and staunch defender of human rights, Foxman delivers a powerful blow to such ideas as “The Israel Lobby.” He shows how old stereotypes associated with the most virulent forms of bigotry have been resurfacing and taking subtle new forms. From Carter to Mearsheimer, he addresses the public figures who make these beliefs appear credible. He also reveals a disturbing parallel trend: the decline of global Jewish solidarity, which he argues is critical for dealing with the current threat.

Foxman advocates forthright and decisive solutions to the current international crisis, ensuring this book will be an important clarion call.

“Foxman demolishes a number of shibboleths . . . a rebuttal of a pernicious theory about a mythically powerful Jewish lobby.” —Publishers Weekly

“Unlike [Walt and Mearsheimer], and unlike Mr. Dershowitz, Mr. Foxman acknowledges the debate's complexity. Israel is a Middle East democracy, if a flawed one, and that's worth encouraging.” —The Washington Times

“Abe Foxman’s new volume demonstrates it again: whenever the Jewish people or Jewish honor need to be defended, his voice is both courageously eloquent and powerful.” —Elie Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

“Few would refute the power and truth behind Foxman's argument.” —The New York Times Book Review