Unpacking the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict's Competing Claims

Resources

Books

• "Once Upon a Country" by Sari Nuseibeh - Recommended for understanding Israeli narratives and perspectives.
• "Where the Line Is Drawn" by Raja Shehadeh - Recommended for understanding Israeli narratives and perspectives.
• "Arabs and Israelis" - Recommended for gaining a wide view of the conflict.
• "Palestine 1936" - Recommended for gaining a wide view of the conflict.
• "Hostage" by Ellie Sharabi - Memoir of an experience as a hostage with Hamas.

Research & Studies

• The Khartoum Resolution - Also known as the "three noes" (no peace, no recognition, no negotiation with Israel), this resolution by Arab nations after the 1967 war significantly impacted the conflict.

People Mentioned

• Noam Weissman (Host of "Unpacking Israeli History" podcast) - Guest on the podcast, expert on Israeli history and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Matt Jones (Host of "Interrupted by Matt Jones" podcast) - Host of the podcast, discussing his personal journey of learning about the conflict.
• Bomani Jones - Mentioned as a previous guest on the podcast.
• Josh Hopkins - Mentioned as a previous guest on the podcast.
• Gamal Abdel Nasser - Egyptian leader who threatened to annihilate Israel, leading to the Six-Day War.
• Anwar Sadat - Egyptian leader who made peace with Israel, a hero for his actions.
• Jimmy Carter - U.S. President who facilitated the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel.
• Menachem Begin - Israeli Prime Minister involved in the Camp David Accords.
• Yasser Arafat - Leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
• Bill Clinton - U.S. President involved in the Oslo Accords.
• Nelson Mandela - Leader in South Africa, mentioned in comparison to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Yair Lapid - Opposition leader in Israel, mentioned in contrast to Bibi Netanyahu.
• Rachel Goldberg Polin - Mother of Hersh Goldberg Polin, an American-Israeli hostage, seen as a hero for advocating for humanity.
• Hersh Goldberg Polin - American-Israeli hostage, whose story highlights the human impact of the conflict.
• Steve Whitcoff - Mentioned as someone who cares about peace and lost his son, bringing empathy to the situation.
• Jared Kushner - Mentioned as a key figure in peace efforts, particularly with Arab nations.
• Josh Kushner - Brother of Jared Kushner, mentioned in a personal anecdote by the host.

Organizations & Institutions

• Aspen Institute Fellowship - A program where the host and guest met and have developed their understanding of complex issues.
• Cornbread Hemp - Sponsor of the podcast, offering hemp-based wellness products.
• bet365 - Sponsor of the podcast, a betting platform.
• Annabe Sofas - Sponsor of the podcast, offering washable sofas.
• Clayton and Krohm - Sponsor of the podcast, makers of leather goods.
• American Giant - Sponsor of the podcast, a clothing company.
• Hamas - Palestinian Islamist fundamentalist organization, designated as a terrorist organization.
• Palestinian Authority (PA) - The interim self-governing authority of the Palestinian territories.
• PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) - Political organization of Palestinians.
• United Nations (UN) - International organization that suggested a two-state solution.

Courses & Educational Resources

• "Unpacking Israeli History" (Podcast) - This podcast, hosted by Noam Weissman, explores the history and complexities of Israel.

Websites & Online Resources

• washablesofas.com - Website for Annabe Sofas.
• cornbreadhemp.com - Website for Cornbread Hemp.
• claytonandkrohm.com - Website for Clayton and Krohm.
• americangiant.com - Website for American Giant.

Other Resources

• Melungeons - A historical group discussed by the host, illustrating the importance of learning about lesser-known topics.
• Dar al-Islam - An Islamic concept referring to lands that have been conquered by Muslims.
• The Protocols of the Elders of Zion - A conspiracy theory quoted in the Hamas charter.
• The Three Noes - The Khartoum Resolution's stance of no peace, no negotiation, and no recognition of Israel.
• The Oslo Accords - Peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians in the 1990s.
• The Camp David Accords - Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel in the late 1970s.
• Zionism - The nationalist movement of the Jewish people that espouses the establishment and support of a Jewish state in the homeland of Israel.
• The Holocaust - The genocide of European Jews during World War II.
• The Six-Day War - A war fought in 1967 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states.
• The 1948 Arab--Israeli War - A war fought in 1948 after the establishment of the State of Israel.
• Casus Belli - A Latin term meaning "an act or event that provokes or is said to provoke a war."
• Auschwitz Borders - A term used to describe the narrowness of Israel's borders before the Six-Day War, referencing the Holocaust.
• The Hamas Charter - The founding document of Hamas, containing anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric.
• "From the River to the Sea" - A slogan often associated with Palestinian nationalism, with varying interpretations.
• Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan - A proposed plan for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.