Why Religion Drives the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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In Hebron, history and faith collide, turning sacred ground into a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where holy sites serve as battlegrounds for both reverence and control. Here, Abraham’s legacy fuels present-day tensions as identity and religion intertwine with politics. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Shared history of Hebron 05:48 The 1929 Hebron M*ssacre 12:16 Fledgling state of Israel 12:46 Jewish return to Hebron 15:04 Oslo Accords and the 1st Intifada 17:17 The Hebron Protocol 17:38 Restrictions on movement & the threat of terror 24:50 How to overcome the conflict Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—Who Owns the Gaza Strip? | Unpacked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAWbXAIqKgw&list=PL-DNOnmKkUabqcF6QfiANjwxU4AkRMcwm&index=6 We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Unpacked.media Instagram — /unpackedmedia Twitter — /unpackedmedia TikTok — /unpackedmedia Facebook — /unpackedmedia ----------- Sources: -Chadwick, Jeffrey R. The archaeology of biblical Hebron in the Bronze and Iron Ages: An examination of the discoveries of the American Expedition to Hebron. The University of Utah, 1992. -Chabad of Hebron -Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Hussein-McMahon correspondence". Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Oct. 2024. -Kessler, Oren. Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2023. -Schwartz, Yardena. Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Union Square & Co., 2024. -Segev, Tom. One Palestine, Complete: Jews and Arabs under the British Mandate. Abacus, 2014. -“Israel State Archives.” Chapter 3: The Massacre in Hebron and Its Aftermath. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024. -Staff, CIE. “Jewish Underground Bombs Palestinian Officials.” CIE, 2 June 2024, -Greenberg, Joel. “Biblical Tomb Long a Site of Arab-Jewish Conflict.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 26 Feb. 1994. -Church, George J.; Beyer, Lisa; Hamad, Jamil; Fischer, Dean; McAllister, J.F.O. “When Fury Rules.” Time Magazine, 7 Mar. 1994. -“Arafat’s Johannesburg Speech.” IRIS, 24 Jan. 2020. -Hedges, Chris. “That Day in Hebron -- A special report.; Soldier Fired at Crowd, Survivors of Massacre Say.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 16 Mar. 1994. -Blumenfeld, Laura. “A Time to Kill.” The Washington Post, The Washington Post. 20 Mar. 1994. -"Fleisher, Yishai. Personal Interview. 27 November 2024. Schlisser, Tzipi. Personal Interview. 27 November 2024. Schwartz, Yardena. Personal interview. 4 December 2024. Abu Hassan. Personal Interview. 5 December 2024." ----------- Image and footage credits: Getty Images AP Library of Congress Spielberg Jewish Film Archive ----------- Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Shmuel and Evelyn Katz Platinum Level: Stephanie & Gilad Abrahami Barry Skolnick Gold Level: Charles Crane Family Foundation Silver Level: Corie & Michael Koss Lustman family Bronze Level: Julia & Brad Berger Mimi & Akiva Friend Marci & Andrew Spitzer Stephanie & Ilan Ulmer This video is in partnership with The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation ----------- Translation credits: Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria About Explainers: From ancient Jewish traditions to the modern State of Israel, we explain it all. Diving into anything and everything related to Jewish culture, history, and even religion. Understand Jewish holidays, Israeli politics, Jewish diasporic communities, and more. Learn about Judaism in pop culture, debunking myths about Jews, and explore obscure Israeli landmarks. We’re asking questions as basic as “What is the Talmud?”, and as obscure as “How did hip-hop boost Kosher wine sales?”, and everything in between. About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking. #history #peace #trust