Jane Corbin

Jane Corbin, a senior BBC correspondent and Middle East expert, teams up with historian James Barr to delve into the tumultuous events of 1948. They unravel the complexities behind Britain’s withdrawal from Palestine and Israel's declaration of independence. The conversation highlights the violent confrontations leading to the Nakba and the mass displacement of Palestinians. They analyze the long-term implications of these events and reflect on how historical tensions continue to influence the modern-day Israeli-Palestinian conflict.