Ask Haviv Anything Episode 31: The century-old harbinger of October 7, a conversation with Yardena Schwartz
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Jul 27, 2025 Yardena Schwartz, an insightful author and journalist known for her book, *Ghosts of a Holy War*, dives into the haunting parallels between the 1929 Hebron massacre and recent events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The discussion uncovers overlooked religious motivations behind the violence and critiques how media shapes perceptions. Schwartz emphasizes the need to understand historical complexities, while addressing today's humanitarian crises and the evolution of defense forces in Israel. Her reflections provide a profound context for navigating ongoing tensions.
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1929 Hebron Massacre Horrors
- In the 1929 Hebron massacre, 3,000 Muslim men attacked Jewish neighbors in their homes with horrific violence. 67 Jews were killed, including women, children, and infants, in a religiously charged pogrom.
1929 as Conflict Year Zero
- The 1929 violence marks the start of religiously motivated rejection of Jewish equality in Palestine. It reveals a century-long narrative that Al-Aqsa mosque is under threat from Jews.
Religious Drive Behind Violence
- Palestinian violence is deeply infused with religious ideology centered on protecting Al-Aqsa mosque. Western discourse struggles to recognize this religious motivation, impairing understanding of the conflict.
