The Story of the 2006 Palestinian Elections in Gaza: The Rise of Hamas and the End of an Era
Prologue: Gaza, 2005 – The Aftermath of Disengagement
In August 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza, dismantling 21 settlements and…
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Who is Yasser Arafat ? His links with the KGB and the invention of the concept of Palestinians.
Prologue: Cairo, 1929
The boy was nine years old when the riots came. Yasser—then just Mohammed Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa—stood in the alleyways of Cairo’s Jewish Quarter, watching as men with knives and clubs screamed "Death…
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Did Haj Amin al-Husseini met Hitler ?
Prologue: Jerusalem, 1920
The air smelled of jasmine and gunpowder.
Haj Amin al-Husseini stood on the balcony of his family’s villa, overlooking the golden dome of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Below, British soldiers marched through the narrow streets of Jerusalem, their…
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What is the arab revolt (1936-1939) ?
The Arab Revolt (1936–1939) was a large-scale Palestinian uprising against British Mandate rule and Zionist immigration in Palestine. It marked a turning point in the conflict, shaping Palestinian nationalism and British policies toward Jewish immigration.
1. Background: Why Did the
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What is The two states solution abnd why Arabs have always rejected it ?
The idea of creating an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel—has been proposed at multiple key moments in history, often as a response to conflict or diplomatic opportunities.
1. Pre-1948: Early Proposals
A. 1937 – Peel Commission (British Mandate)
- Context…
How has the population in Gaza evolved since 1990 ?
Here are the Key Trends
Rapid Growth (1990–2010):
- Fertility rate: ~5–6 children per woman (among the world’s highest).
- Young population: ~40% under age 15 (2020 data).
- Density: From 2,900/km² (1990) to ~5,500/km² (2023)—one of the most…
What is the 1929 Hebron massacre ?
The 1929 Hebron Massacre was a brutal pogrom in which 67 Jews were killed and dozens more injured by Arab mobs in the ancient city of Hebron (then under British Mandate Palestine). It remains one of the most traumatic events…
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Why nobody talk about Jews forced deplacements in Middle East (from arab countries) ?
The mass exodus of Jews from Arab countries—including Morocco—is indeed one of the least discussed displacements of the 20th century, despite involving 850,000–1 million people (roughly equal to the Palestinian Nakba). Several factors explain this historical silence:
1. Political
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Which Countries have carried out Violent Expulsions or Forced Exodus of Jews in the Middle East ?
These nations actively persecuted or expelled their Jewish populations, often with state-sanctioned violence or laws:
Iraq 150,000 → <5
- 1941 Farhud pogrom (180+ killed);
- 1950–51 denaturalization laws; assets frozen. Most fled to Israel.
- 1948–1956: Bombings, arrests,…
Why Jews left marocco ?
The departure of Moroccan Jews from Morocco is a complex historical process shaped by several key factors over the 20th century.
1. Push Factors in Morocco
Post-WWII Tensions (1940s–1950s): The rise of Arab nationalism and anti-colonial movements in Morocco (and…
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Have Jews taken land from Palestinians
No. Focusing specifically on 1920–1948, the situation is more about land purchases, settlement, and growing tensions rather than outright “theft” in the legal sense, though Palestinians often experienced dispossession.
Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. British Mandate Period (1920–1948)
After…
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Who was Golda MEIR ?
She was born in Kiev, 1898, into a family that trembled before the violence of the streets. Even as a child, Golda felt the oppression of the world not as something abstract, but as a weight pressing on her chest…
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The story of the Ottoman Empire
The story of the Ottoman Empire is one of the most fascinating in world history—it spans over 600 years, from a small frontier principality to a vast empire that shaped Europe, Asia, and Africa. Here’s a clear timeline-style narrative:
Origins
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What is the Khartoum Resolution, issued after the 1967
The Khartoum Resolution, issued after the 1967 Arab League Summit in Khartoum (Sudan), following the Six-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
What the Khartoum Resolution said
Adopted on 1 September 1967, it became famous for…
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Why did Palestinians not accept the two states solutions in 1947 ?
1. Land Distribution Perceived as Unfair
At the time, Jews made up about one-third of the population and owned less than 7% of the land in Mandatory Palestine.
Yet the UN plan allocated about
- 55% of the territory to the…
What is the green line in the palestinan/israeli context ?
Status of the Green Line
The Green Line was established in 1949 after the Arab–Israeli War, through armistice agreements between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
It was not a recognized international border, but rather an armistice demarcation…
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In which agreement are the borders between Jordan and Israel defined ?
The boundary between Israel and Jordan was formally settled in the Israel–Jordan Peace Treaty, signed on 26 October 1994.
Key Points about the treaty:
It established mutual recognition and full diplomatic relations between the two states.
Article 3…
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The Story of the Muslim Brotherhood
1. Origins (1928–1940s)
Founded in Egypt (1928) by Hassan al-Banna, a young schoolteacher.
Goal: Revive Islam as a comprehensive system of life (religion, politics, economy, society).
Early work focused on grassroots activism: building mosques, schools, charities, and clinics…
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What is the ultimate goal of the Muslim Brotherhhod ?
The Muslim Brotherhood (Arabic: al-Ikhwān al-Muslimūn) is a Sunni Islamist movement founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna. Its goals have shifted over time depending on context, but its overarching aims can be summarized as follows:
Core
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What are the different Dars (Territories) in Islam ?
“Dar” classifications in Islamic jurisprudence—the way scholars divide the world based on Islamic law and governance. This is often called the “Dar al-Islam / Dar al-Harb” system.” Here’s a careful breakdown:
Dar al-Islam (دار الإسلام) – “House of Islam”
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What is the black september (1970 - Jordan) ?
1. Historical Background
The term “Black September” in Jordan most often refers to September 16, 1970, during the Black September conflict. This was a violent confrontation between the Jordanian army and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), which…
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Why did the camp David (2000) meeting failed ?
The Camp David Summit in July 2000—between U.S. President Bill Clinton, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat—failed because the two sides could not agree on the core final-status issues. Here’s…
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Why did Muslims pray in the direction of Jerusalem before Mecca ?
In the very early years of Islam, Muslims prayed facing Jerusalem. Here’s the context:
1. Early Qibla
After Muhammad began preaching in Mecca, Muslims initially prayed toward Jerusalem.
This reflected a spiritual link to the earlier Abrahamic…
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