Throughline A History of Settlements
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Oct 31, 2024 
Khaled El-Gindi, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins experts including Sarah Yael Hirshhorn, who explores the American Jewish role in Israeli settlements, and Avi Shlaim, an Israeli-British historian discussing historical tensions. They delve into the evolution of settlements, their socio-economic impacts, and the motivations behind them, highlighting key figures like Ariel Sharon. The discussion also touches on the recent surge in settlement activities and its broader implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing deep-rooted complexities.
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Gush Emunim's Founding
- Rabbi Levinger envisioned a yeshiva, school, and industry on a hill in the West Bank.
- He and his followers checked into a Hebron hotel, posing as Swiss tourists, refusing to leave.
Settlements as Divine Mandate
- Gush Emunim viewed settling the West Bank as a divine right following the Six-Day War.
- This religious motivation fueled their determination to establish settlements.
Post-War Land Disputes
- The Six-Day War victory led to Israeli control of the West Bank, raising questions about its future.
- The Alon Plan proposed security-based settlements to minimize Palestinian interaction.
