From Promises to Partition: The Complex Path to the Division of Palestine
The partition of Palestine in 1947 was shaped by a web of complex diplomatic promises, secret agreements, and rising tensions between Arabs and Jews. From the Hussein-McMahon Correspondence to the Balfour Declaration and the Sykes-Picot Agreement, each decision played a pivotal role in shaping the Middle East. How did these conflicting interests, broken promises, and geopolitical shifts ultimately lead to the creation of Israel and the ongoing conflict?
Explore the key figures and events that influenced the partition of Palestine and their lasting impact on the region.
Colonial Legacies: Understanding the Roots of Middle East Conflict
The fall of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of European colonial powers forever changed the Middle East. The Sykes-Picot Agreement, Balfour Declaration, and broken promises to Arab leaders, set the stage for the instability