The Haj — Leon Uris

Haj Ibrahim, Arab ruler of the ancient village of Tabah. He was cheated by his leader, betrayed by his family, driven into exile by his brethren. In a world where revenge is sacred and hatred noble, he dared to speak the truth they would not hear, to see the enemy they could not face. He tried to save his people from destruction, but he could not save them from themselves. And in the end, among all his enemies, he could find only one friend -- a Jew.