SKARE, Erik
Road to October 7: A Brief History of Palestinian Islamism

In Road to October 7, Erik Skare argues that Palestinian Islamism is far more complex and dynamic than generally assumed. The phenomenon has continuously developed through disputes between moderates and hardliners. These struggles have largely been settled by external drivers – intra-Palestinian competition, Israeli violence and repression, or shifts in the regional power balance. [publishers’ note]

“A very detailed and profound background to the role of Islamism in the Palestian struggle for liberation. A must read for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ideological contexts for the events of 7 October 2023 and the future struggles in Palestine. Impressive professional acumen presented with a clear and accessible style that will stand out in the proliferation of works that have appeared recently on the subject.”
—Ilan Pappe

Published by Verso, 2025
Politics / Art Theory