Noel Thompson looks at the history of the Arab Israeli conflict, examining the key events and personalities on both sides of the conflict and tracing the issues of the country.
These seven video clips for secondary schools, which can be treated as historical sources, look at different viewpoints of the Arab-Israeli conflict. They're taken from a longer documentary about the Israel/Palestine conflict, from 2004.
The series follows the history of the conflict through the mid-late 20th century, focussing on major incidents, pressure points and conflicts.
Please note, these clips have been edited from the original 2004 broadcast version to remove some scenes young audiences might find disturbing. However, teacher review is advised.
Origins of the Arab-Israel two-state solution. video
Using guest speakers, this video clip discusses the origins of the two-state solution in the Arab-Israeli conflict, through the British Peel Commission of 1937 and the White Paper of 1939.
UN partition plan for Palestine and establishing the State of Israel. video
Using guest speakers, this video clip discusses the background and impact of the UN Partition Plan for Palestine in 1947.
Suez and the arrival of the Cold War in the Middle East. video
Using guest speakers, this video clip examines how the Suez Crisis of 1956 changed international relationships and the landscape of power in the Middle East.
The Six-Day War and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) video
Using guest speakers, this video clip discusses how Israel defeated Jordan, Syria and Egypt in only six days in 1967. It also discusses how the war inspired Palestinian resistance movements, such as the PLO under Yasser Arafat.
The Yom Kippur War. video
Using guest speakers, this video clip examines the events surrounding the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
Sabra and Shatila massacres in 1982. video
Using guest speakers, this video clip examines the events surrounding the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982.
The first Intifada and Palestinian consciousness. video
Using guest speakers, this video clip discusses the first Palestinian mass uprising in 1987, and how it became a turning point in the conflict.
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