The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, explained | Stories of Our Times

The past century has seen the borders of Palestine and then Israel shift. From the Balfour Declaration in 1917 – when Britain first promised a Jewish homeland – a fierce struggle over land and nationhood has taken place. Whether you need a beginner’s guide to the history or just a reminder, we'll take you from that date through to the conflict today.

Guest: Kevin Connolly, former BBC Middle East correspondent.

Host: Luke Jones.

Links:

- Six books to help you understand the Israel-Gaza conflict https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/6e...

- Why are Israel and Gaza at war? The history of the conflict explained https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/wh...

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Clips: Sky News Australia, BBC News, Associated Press, Al Jazeera English, The Atlantic, Thames TV, Clinton Presidential Library.

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