E521 Bassem Youssef
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
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Historical Lens on Jewish Settlement and Zionism
This chapter explores the historical context of pogroms, anti-Jewish sentiment, and the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, including the Balfour Declaration of 1917. It discusses the complexities surrounding the Jewish migration to Palestine and the opposition within the Jewish community regarding statehood. The conversation critiques the concept of the 'chosen people' and examines the implications of Zionism, including the displacement of Palestinians during the formation of modern Israel.
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