Shlomo Sand is an Israeli historian and professor known for his work on the history of the Jewish people and nationalism. He gained international attention with his book, "The Invention of the Jewish People," where he challenges traditional narratives about Jewish identity and history. Sand argues that the concept of a singular Jewish nation is a modern construct rather than a historical reality. Born in 1946 in Lodz, Poland, Sand immigrated to Israel in 1948. He has taught at Tel Aviv University and has written extensively on topics such as Zionism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His work often sparks debate and discussion regarding national identity and historical interpretation.