Part One: The Origins of Terror in Palestine
Summary
Hosts and guest Dr. Donna Al-Kurd examine the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing it stems from late-19th-century nationalism rather than ancient religious hatred. They discuss how Jews, Muslims, and Christians coexisted under Ottoman rule before European Zionist immigration sparked tensions over land and labor. The episode highlights how external pressures, like Russian pogroms, fueled migration that disrupted local social dynamics.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Dr. Donna Al-Kurd
Sponsors: OnDeck, Hero, Kewpie, and ThredUp
Pre-1880s demographics and Ottoman rule
The Arab slave trade in Palestine
First Aliyah and early Zionist immigration
Theodor Herzl, pogroms, and the Uganda Plan
Second Aliyah and the founding of Tel Aviv
Jerusalem demographics and inter-community relations
Debunking the 'empty land' myth and land purchases
Rise of nationalism and early conflicts
Outro and sponsors
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