City of Oranges tells the story of Jaffa, the ancient Mediterranean port city that became part of Tel Aviv, through the experiences of six families—three Arab and three Jewish. Drawing on interviews, memoirs, letters, and diaries, Adam LeBor traces their lives across the twentieth century, from a period of coexistence and cultural diversity to the conflicts, displacement, and political upheavals that shaped modern Israel and Palestine. The book offers a deeply human perspective on one of the world's most complex conflicts, highlighting both division and enduring hopes for coexistence