This open access book examines security and protection within Israel and Palestine analyzing
national and international security strategies that apply to the protection of civilians. The
author examines the principles practices and the perception of protection. Focusing on
protection strategies and practices in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict this book reveals some
of the myths and enigmas of national and international protection of civilians. The book moves
beyond the current lack of protection strategies to discuss more effective human security
focused on prioritizing protection of civilians use of alternative tools such as community
policing and inclusive protection.