The hundred years' war in Palestine

Economist | Jan. 8, 2009 (Special Report)
How growing rejectionism, the rise of religion, a new military doctrine and a new cold war keep peace at bay

WITH luck, the destructive two-week battle between Israel and Hamas may soon draw to an end. But how long before the century-long war between Arabs and Jews in Palestine follows suit? It is hard to believe that this will happen any time soon. Consider: Israel’s current operation, “Cast Lead”, marks the fourth time Israel has fought its way into Gaza. It almost captured Gaza (behind a pocket containing a young Egyptian army officer called Gamal Abdul ... Full Story »

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Topics: Middle East, Israel, Palestine
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jan 8, 2009 - 12:02 PM PST
Reviewed by: Fabrice Florin (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Dwight Rousu (review)
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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Jan. 8, 2009

It is hard to be completely accurate and completely fair when writing about Israel and Palestine. Though this article includes some Palestinian history and views, it principally stands by an Israeli/US government view. The effect of the current slaughter upon other states in the region is not treated.

The link gives an audio/video 14 minute tour of the history of the conflicted area from the Council of Foreign Relations. I recommend it.

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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Jan. 8, 2009

Excellent primer on the Israeli-Palestinian, giving a somewhat fresh perspective on this tortured conflict.

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Fabrice Florin
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