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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017

Rashid Khalidi

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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
British Colonialism & Early Zionism+
The Nakba & Partition+
The Six-Day War (1967)+
The Lebanon War (1982)+
First Intifada & Oslo Accords+
Second Intifada & Rise of Hamas+
Present Day & Future Paths+

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Question 1 of 8
According to the text, what was a significant omission in the 1917 Balfour Declaration regarding the non-Jewish population of Palestine?
  • A. It failed to protect their religious rights.
  • B. It made no mention of their political rights or right to national self-determination.
  • C. It neglected to address their economic and property rights.
  • D. It did not acknowledge their right to establish trade unions.
Question 2 of 8
How did the political realignment after World War II impact the prospect of Palestinian independence?
  • A. The declining influence of the British Empire allowed Arab nations to dictate UN policy.
  • B. The United States and the Soviet Union emerged as major regional powers sympathetic to the Zionist cause.
  • C. The newly formed United Nations strictly enforced a single-state solution favorable to the Arab majority.
  • D. Neighboring Arab countries formed a unified and highly effective military alliance to secure Palestinian sovereignty.
Question 3 of 8
What was a major consequence of UN Security Council Resolution 242 following the Six-Day War in 1967?
  • A. It explicitly recognized Palestinians as a distinct nation deserving of statehood.
  • B. It forced Israel to immediately withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
  • C. It effectively locked in Israel's 1948 borders and tacitly erased the notion of Palestinians as a people.
  • D. It established a demilitarized zone monitored by US and Soviet forces.
Question 4 of 8
What was Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon’s primary objective in launching the 1982 invasion of Lebanon?
  • A. To crush the PLO and ultimately quash the spirit of Palestinian nationalism in the occupied territories.
  • B. To annex southern Lebanon and establish new Israeli settlements.
  • C. To preempt a coordinated attack by the Egyptian and Syrian militaries.
  • D. To secure a permanent peace treaty with the Lebanese government.
Question 5 of 8
How did the first intifada differ from the militant approach previously taken by the PLO?
  • A. It relied exclusively on suicide bombings and armed insurgencies.
  • B. It was a top-down military campaign organized by exiled PLO leaders.
  • C. It emphasized grassroots civil disobedience, such as strikes and boycotts, with women taking leadership roles.
  • D. It focused heavily on diplomatic lobbying within the United Nations rather than on-the-ground action.
Question 6 of 8
According to the text, why were the Oslo Accords considered an ill-conceived treaty for Palestinians?
  • A. They forced the PLO to permanently relocate its headquarters to Lebanon.
  • B. They granted Israel sovereign power over crucial issues like security and settlements while offering Palestinians only a paltry form of self-government.
  • C. They required the immediate dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.
  • D. They officially partitioned Jerusalem into three internationally controlled zones.
Question 7 of 8
Following Hamas's electoral victory in 2006 and subsequent rocket attacks, Israel employed the 'Dahiya doctrine.' What does this policy entail?
  • A. Using overwhelming military retaliation, even in civilian areas, to deter attacks.
  • B. Engaging in secret diplomatic back-channels to negotiate hostage releases.
  • C. Imposing strict economic sanctions while avoiding direct military confrontation.
  • D. Funding rival Palestinian factions to destabilize Hamas from within.
Question 8 of 8
How did the 2018 law passed by the Israeli Knesset impact the political landscape, according to the text?
  • A. It officially annexed the West Bank into Israel proper.
  • B. It granted self-determination exclusively to Jewish people, marginalizing Palestinians.
  • C. It recognized the BDS movement as a legitimate political entity.
  • D. It established equal voting rights for all residents of the Occupied Territories.

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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine Summary & Overview

The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine (2020) is a detailed and rigorous look at one of the most misunderstood regions of the world. This timely text chronicles Palestinian history from the perspective of Palestinians. 

Who Should Listen to The Hundred Years' War on Palestine?

  • Outsiders keen to learn Palestine’s complex history
  • Zionists open to alternative perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict
  • Anyone seeking to understand current events in the Middle East

About the Author: Rashid Khalidi

Rashid Khalidi is a Palestinian-American historian, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, and the editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies. His previous books include Palestinian Identity, Brokers of Deceit, and The Iron Cage.

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