Echoes of 1967: Decoding the Six-Day War's Lasting Impact

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Summary of the Show:

The podcast episode, hosted by Roifield Brown in London, delves into the historical complexities of the Six-Day War of 1967, its aftermath, and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The episode features two main guests: Benny Morris, an acclaimed Israeli historian, and Mitchell Newmark, an associate professor in the history department at the College of Arts and Letters in Sacramento, with a history PhD from UCLA.

Key Points Addressed:

1. Origins of the Six-Day War: The discussion begins with an exploration of the pre-war tensions in the Middle East, including the roles of Israel, Egypt, Syria, and the Palestinian guerrilla movements.
2. Impact of the War: The podcast examines how the war reshaped the geopolitical landscape, including the expansion of Israeli territory and the subsequent control over millions of Palestinians.
3. Israeli Settlements and Occupation: The conversation moves to the establishment of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, discussing the legal and political controversies surrounding these actions.
4. Palestinian Identity and Nationalism: The episode also addresses the evolution of Palestinian identity and nationalism, particularly in the wake of the war.
5. Jordan's Role and Transformation: The impact of the war on Jordan and King Hussein's leadership, especially in relation to the Palestinian population, is also discussed.
6. Long-term Consequences: The guests discuss the long-term consequences of the war, including its role in shaping future conflicts and peace efforts in the region.

Three Notable Quotes:

Benny Morris on the Six-Day War's Outcomes:

• "It shows that Israel has emerged as a dominant military power in the Middle East... but it also subordinates the Palestinians to Israeli rule... this triggers a reawakening of Palestinian nationalism."

Mitchell Newmark on Israeli Settlements:

• "Israel controls most of the borders with Jordan... but it transforms from a security issue about the West Bank into a greater Religious Jewish issue."

Roifield Brown on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:

• "I fervently believe that the Palestinian people do deserve a viable state somewhere which they can call home... and I fervently do believe that when there is a viable peace for the Palestinian people, the Israeli state will then also have peace."

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