Karsh argues that the Palestinian Arab leadership, particularly Hajj Amin al-Husseini, prioritized their own political ambitions over the best interests of their people. He claims that they actively sabotaged opportunities for peaceful coexistence and prosperous collaboration, choosing instead to incite violence and resistance against the Jewish population. This, according to Karsh, ultimately resulted in the displacement and suffering of the Palestinian people.

Challenging the prevailing narrative of inevitable conflict, Karsh suggests that peaceful coexistence between Arabs and Jews was a realistic possibility. He highlights instances of cooperation and mutual benefit, arguing that a significant segment of the Palestinian Arab population did not inherently oppose the Jewish presence. The blame for the descent into violence, he argues, lies squarely with the extremist leadership who hijacked the Palestinian cause for their own gain.

Karsh asserts that the accepted narrative of the Palestinian exodus and the broader Arab-Israeli conflict has been heavily influenced by a one-sided historical account. He suggests that key events have been misrepresented and crucial details omitted, leading to a skewed understanding of the period. By revealing previously unexamined evidence, Karsh attempts to offer a more balanced and accurate portrayal of the events leading up to the 1947 partition and its devastating aftermath.