These Times

Britain's Israel-Palestine Dilemma

Nov 7, 2023
This podcast explores the history of Britain's relationship with the Israel-Palestine question, including the Balfour Declaration, Britain's withdrawal from Israel-Palestine, the government's changing stance on the conflict, and their role in the aftermath of Israel's creation. It also discusses the shift in the British government's relationship with Israel during the Yom Kippur War and the geopolitical dilemmas faced by Britain in aligning with America.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Balfour Declaration and its Significance
01:43 • 21min
3
Britain's Withdrawal and the Devastating Coordinated Attack
22:28 • 2min
4
British Government's Stance on Jewish Refugees and Changing Position on Israel-Palestine Conflict
24:16 • 3min
5
Britain's Role in the Aftermath of Israel's Creation
27:42 • 9min
6
The Shift in British Government's Relationship with Israel
37:07 • 16min
7
Changing Views on Israel and Geopolitical Dilemmas for Britain
52:45 • 3min