Professor Avi Shlaim, an expert on Zionism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, untangles historical facts from fiction. Topics include the historical narrative of Israel, Israeli involvement in bombings and false flag operations, the concept of 'cruel Zionism', nationalism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, policy guidelines of the Netanyahu government, the Balfour Declaration, the Palestinian refugee problem, and Israeli policies and settler influence.

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.

Scholars discuss the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting the historical context of Zionism, struggles for liberation, and the blurred lines between armed conflict and law enforcement in Israel. They explore the Western ruling class's support for Zionism, denial of Palestinian genocide, and the resilience of Palestinian academic life despite suppression by Israeli authorities.

Avi Shlaim, a Professor of International Relations at St Antony's College, Oxford, shares his remarkable journey from Baghdad to Israel as an Arab Jew. He delves into the fading heritage of Iraqi Jews, emphasizing their peaceful coexistence with Muslims and the painful exile after 1948. Shlaim challenges the narrative surrounding Zionism and highlights the complexities of identity amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. He advocates for a political solution, inviting listeners to reconsider historical relationships and the need for coexistence.

Historian Avi Shlaim discusses Israel's role in Jewish safety, Mossad in Baghdad, and hybrid Arab-Jewish identities. Topics include Islamic texts, Sephardic, Ashkenazi, and Mizrahi Jews in Israel, and challenges facing the Jewish diaspora. Shlaim explores the impact of Zionism, Jabotinsky's views, and the complexities of Jewish identity in a nationalistic context.