Unpacking Israeli History Palestinian Statehood: Why Peace Failed (1967 to 2025) Part 2
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Sep 25, 2025 This discussion delves into the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, reshaping borders and igniting debates on land and security. It examines pivotal moments like the Oslo Accords and the subsequent rise of violence, including the Intifadas. Insights from guests highlight the complexities of Palestinian governance, the challenges of recognizing statehood, and the missed peace opportunities over decades. The dialogue pushes for a deeper understanding of both sides' fears, emphasizing the need for internal reform and genuine diplomacy to forge pathways toward peace.
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1967 Reset Borders And Ideologies
- The Six-Day War created new realities by bringing the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem and the Golan under Israeli control and altering strategic assumptions.
- That shift opened ideological space for Islamism and left Palestinians one million people under occupation without clear national sovereignty.
Occupation: Settlement Plus Military Rule
- Israel combined settlement expansion with military control after 1967 rather than returning land or immediately creating Palestinian sovereignty.
- Early postwar life was relatively open but fostered resentment because Palestinians lacked citizen rights despite economic opportunity.
From Prison To Peace Activism
- Samer Sinijlawi recalled being arrested as a 15-year-old during the First Intifada and emerging as a different person committed to peace activism.
- He says the First Intifada created a peace camp in Israel by exhausting both societies and pushing them toward negotiation.