I think Carter did a pretty good job of explaining the situation, so if one is not familiar with it, it would be good to read. Also, the personal relationships he describes with other leaders, and trips to Israel and Palestine are very interesting.

It is clear Carter has a very clear picture of Israel and sympathizes with Jews in all they've been through. What is interesting is that he , unlike most leaders, hasn't (at least since leaving office) used this as an excuse to go easy on them and allow them to escape criticism. He doesn't quite have the same sympathy with the Palestinian plight or understanding he has of Jews, but it is clear he has visited the Occupied Territories in a special effort to try and understand their situation better, which is far more than any leader has done.