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#1 - Fear & Loathing in the New Jerusalem, pt. 1

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The Narrative of Zionism and the Aspirations for Palestine

The narrative of the Zionist movement presented Palestine as an empty, neutral territory to gain support from both Arabs and imperial powers. However, Israeli historian Benny Morris reveals that the Zionists actually aimed to change the status quo, settle on as much land as possible, and transform an Arab-populated country into a Jewish homeland. Despite their camouflage, internal correspondence among Jewish immigrants to Palestine showed their true intentions. Their plan involved taking the country from the 500,000 weak Arabs through stratagems, avoiding hostility until they became strong and populous.

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