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- Have you ever wondered why the struggle for Palestine is often framed as an ancient religious feud, when its true origins might be found in a much more modern and calculated type of warfare?
- Did you know that a handful of specific historical declarations by global superpowers over a century ago are still the driving forces behind today’s headlines in the Middle East?
- Are you curious to discover how the history of this region transforms when viewed through the lens of those who have lived it for generations, rather than through the perspective of Western diplomacy?
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Key Takeaways from The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
- Explore a century of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a thoroughly researched Palestinian perspective, utilizing archival records to reveal an often overlooked historical narrative.
- Discover how British colonial rule accelerated the colonization of Palestine through the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which backed the Zionist movement while completely ignoring Arab political rights.
- Learn the devastating history of the 1948 Nakba, a violent military campaign that uprooted over 700,000 Palestinians and allowed Israel to seize 80 percent of the former mandate.
- Understand how post-WWII geopolitical shifts and the powerful backing of the United States and the Soviet Union tipped the scales against Palestinian independence.
- Find out how the brief but devastating 1967 Six-Day War rapidly expanded Israeli territorial control, forged a lasting US-Israel alliance, and ultimately reawakened Palestinian resistance.
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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
British Colonialism & Early Zionism
Early Warnings
The Balfour Declaration (1917)
League of Nations Mandate (1922)
The Nakba & Partition
British Suppression
UN Partition Plan
The Catastrophe
State of Israel
The Six-Day War (1967)
Territorial Expansion
US Alignment
UN Resolution 242
Palestinian Awakening
The Lebanon War (1982)
Invasion of Beirut
Mass Casualties
Strategic Shift
First Intifada & Oslo Accords
Grassroots Uprising
Flawed Peace Talks
Oslo Accords Disaster
PLO Disconnect
Second Intifada & Rise of Hamas
Worsening Conditions
Rise of Hamas
Second Intifada
Siege of Gaza
Dahiya Doctrine
Present Day & Future Paths
Ongoing US Bias
Nation-State Law
BDS Movement
Requirements for Peace
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
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?
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: British rule served to accelerate the colonization of Palestine.
Chapter 3: The Nakba violently expelled a majority of Palestinians from their homes.
Chapter 4: The Six-Day War cemented Israeli dominance and revived Palestinian resistance.
Chapter 5: The Lebanon War disrupted the PLO yet galvanized the Palestinian movement.
Chapter 6: The intifada forced Israel to negotiate but yielded an ill-conceived treaty.
Chapter 7: Ongoing Israeli oppression fueled the rise of militant groups like Hamas.
Chapter 8: Palestine faces an uncertain future, but peace and justice still remain possible.
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
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