Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict
This is not exclusive to the Middle East – “map wars” are underway across the globe. Some of the more well-known examples ...
What is the history of the Gaza Strip and its governance?
Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take “ownership” over Gaza and displace Palestinians added to uncertainty over the fate of ...
The Gaza Strip has long been a powder keg. Here’s a look at the history of the embattled region
Gaza has long been a powder keg. It exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and began killing ...
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Timeline: War and Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians, From Oslo to Gaza
In Clinton’s presence, the Palestinian National Council takes a historic step: Its members vote to rescind the clause in the PLO Charter that calls for the destruction of the State of Israel.
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Israel’s conflicts continue to reflect history
I began reading Oren Kessler’s book “Palestine 1936” last fall and had to put it down. It wasn’t that it was bad. It’s a ...
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The roots of nationalism and territorial claims of Palestinian Arabs
Some background behind the historical ties between the people of Gaza, the West Bank, British Mandate Palestine and the wider Muslim world.