Exploring the Complexities of 1948: Israel-Palestine Perspectives

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Exploring the events and perspectives surrounding the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, shedding light on the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of key players like the British and the United Nations.

Norman Finkelstein and Benny Morris are historians. Mouin Rabbani is a Middle East analyst. Steven Bonnell (aka Destiny) is a political livestreamer. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(12:11) – 1948
(1:10:43) – Partition
(2:15:16) – October 7
(3:09:27) – Gaza
(3:36:02) – Peace
(4:40:47) – Hope for the future