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From Haganah to Settlements: Ariel Sharon's Role in Israeli Defense and Expansion
This chapter chronicles the evolution of the Haganah into the Israel Defense Forces, under Ben-Gurion’s leadership, focusing on Ariel Sharon's controversial military and political career. It examines the expansion of Israeli settlements in occupied territories during the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting the complexities of peace negotiations, settler dynamics, and the political ramifications of these actions. Additionally, it explores the multifaceted tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly through the lens of the Oslo Accords and settler violence.