The Megyn Kelly Show What's Happening in Israel and Gaza, Today and Throughout History - With Alan Dershowitz and Shadi Hamid | Ep. 104
May 19, 2021
Alan Dershowitz, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School and a legal expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, joins Shadi Hamid from the Brookings Institution for an in-depth discussion on the recent violence in Israel and Gaza. They explore the historical context of the region, the rise of Hamas, and the plight of Palestinians post-1967. The conversation also touches on the humanitarian crisis, civilian casualties, and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, offering a nuanced look at pathways toward peace in a deeply divided region.
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1947 Two-State Solution
- Israel accepted the proposed two-state solution in 1947, unlike Palestine.
- This would've resulted in a smaller Israel and a larger Palestinian state.
2000 Camp David Accords
- The 2000 Camp David Accords, involving Bill Clinton and Ehud Barak, aimed for peace.
- Palestinians viewed the offer as ungenerous due to limited sovereignty and no right of return.
Gaza Withdrawal and Hamas Takeover
- In 2005, Israel withdrew from Gaza, hoping for a Marshall Plan-like development.
- Instead, Hamas seized control, turning Gaza into a terror base and launching rockets into Israel.