18min chapter

Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Two Israel-Palestine Historians Explain: How Did We Get Here? And What Happens Next?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

Historical Context of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

This chapter examines the historical backdrop of the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the 1937 Peel Commission and its recommendations for partitioning the region. It highlights the impact of World War II and the Holocaust on the Zionist movement, leading to crucial resolutions during the late 1940s that favored the establishment of a Jewish state. The narrative also reflects on the complexities of historical interpretation and the ensuing violence during the 1948 conflict, framing the ongoing tensions in contemporary discourse.

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