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48. Simon Sebag Montefiore: The impact of conflicting histories in the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars

The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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Historical Background and British Motivations

This chapter provides a historical background on the population composition of Jerusalem and the broader Palestine region in the 19th century. It discusses the impact of immigration, the aspirations of the British Empire, and explores the motivations behind Lord Balfour's declaration supporting a homeland for the Jewish people.

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