Know Your History: The Ill-Fated Transjordan Land Lease Offer to Jews (NY...
The offer that never had a chance
View ArticleKnow Your History: Even the Term “Free Palestine” Was Co-opted From the Jews...
Over a year ago, I posted how the words “Free, free Palestine!” - words shouted out by Israel haters worldwide, more often than not an expression of their wish for the destruction of the state of...
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Know Your History: Booming Bethlehem Businesses Because of the Jooooos (NY...
Three years after the Six Day War, business had dramatically improved for some Bethlehem-based handicraft manufacturers Continue reading Know Your History: Booming Bethlehem Businesses Because of the...
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Know Your History: How Infamous “Zionism is Racism” UN Resolution Passed
A series where I bring to you news from the newspaper archives and historical documents to debunk common misconceptions about the Middle East conflict. The infamous “Zionism is racism” resolution 3379,...
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Know Your History: Arabs Welcoming Jewish Immigration to Palestine (1921)
A series where I bring to you news from the newspaper archives and historical documents to debunk common misconceptions about the Middle East conflict. One of the narratives advanced by the palestinian...
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Know Your History: Treatment of Jews at the Western Wall, 1928
In 1928, the New York Times dealt with a controversy: the British tearing down a partition separating men and women at the Western Wall Continue reading Know Your History: Treatment of Jews at the...
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Know Your History: Jews Helping Needy Arab Farmers in Palestine, 1930
I have already in the past posted how Jews in then Palestine were looking out for their Arab neighbors. Here is another example. Continue reading Know Your History: Jews Helping Needy Arab Farmers in...
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Know Your History: Jews Making the Lands of Palestine Thrive (June 1918)
I have already shown in the past how Palestine was desolate at the turn of the 20th century, before the Jews revived the land. Continue reading Know Your History: Jews Making the Lands of Palestine...
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Know Your History: Arabs Boycott Jewish Electricity, 1923
This 1923 JTA report is a reminder of the propensity of Arabs living here to cut off their nose to spite their face Continue reading Know Your History: Arabs Boycott Jewish Electricity, 1923 at...
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What Arab News’‘Ramadan Before the Nakba’ Piece Omits
Arab News has a piece in which some elderly palestinian Arabs recall the glory days of Ramadan before the "Nakba" Continue reading What Arab News’ ‘Ramadan Before the Nakba’ Piece Omits at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: What Gamal Abdel Nasser Said About The “West Bank” and Gaza
In February 1970, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser was interviewed by James Reston of The New York Times Continue reading Know Your History: What Gamal Abdel Nasser Said About The “West Bank” and...
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Know Your History: The Jews Coming Home (Life July 5, 1937)
A fascinating read that makes clear the Jews worked hard and raised the standard of living, not just for themselves but also the Arabs Continue reading Know Your History: The Jews Coming Home (Life...
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Know Your History: Jewish Acquisition of Agricultural Land in Palestine (JTA,...
A JTA report about certain proceedings of the Shaw Commission, established to investigate the violent rioting in Palestine in late August 1929, which included the Hebron massacre Continue reading Know...
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Know Your History: Jews Looking Out for Their Arab Neighbors Following...
The Jewish Yishuv asked for funds for earthquake relief - and not just for the Jews Continue reading Know Your History: Jews Looking Out for Their Arab Neighbors Following Earthquake of 1927 (NY Times...
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Know Your History: The Palestinian Arab Refugees (NY Times Dec 11, 1966)
Coming off the recent "Nakba" day, what do we know about the Arab refugees? Continue reading Know Your History: The Palestinian Arab Refugees (NY Times Dec 11, 1966) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Fleeing Arabs (Time Magazine May 3rd, 1948)
More stunning proof of our narrative Continue reading Know Your History: The Fleeing Arabs (Time Magazine May 3rd, 1948) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Six Day War (Time Magazine June 16, 1967)
Time's coverage of the Six Day war is very illuminating Continue reading Know Your History: The Six Day War (Time Magazine June 16, 1967) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Occupation Of Jerusalem (NY Times Dec 20, 1917)
A striking sentence from the New York Times in 1917 Continue reading Know Your History: The Occupation Of Jerusalem (NY Times Dec 20, 1917) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Judea (NY Times Nov 23, 1917)
When the New York Times call places in Israel by their actual names Continue reading Know Your History: Judea (NY Times Nov 23, 1917) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Palestinian Arab Identity And Jewish Presence In Palestine...
Another fascinating glimpse into old newspapers, revealing truths about the Middle East conflict Continue reading Know Your History: Palestinian Arab Identity And Jewish Presence In Palestine (The...
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Know Your History: The 1929 Hebron Massacre
More insight into that fateful day 87 years ago Continue reading Know Your History: The 1929 Hebron Massacre at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Palestinians Return Home
When palestinians returning home meant something else entirely Continue reading Know Your History: Palestinians Return Home at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Reunification of Jerusalem and The Jewish Connection
Once upon a time, the Jewish connection to the Old City of Jerusalem and holy sites was not in doubt Continue reading Know Your History: The Reunification of Jerusalem and The Jewish Connection at...
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Know Your History: Muslim Reason For 1929 Riots (NY Times Dec 4, 1929)
More fascinating history from the news archives that sheds more light on the conflict Continue reading Know Your History: Muslim Reason For 1929 Riots (NY Times Dec 4, 1929) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: James Bryce’s Impressions Of Palestine (National...
More valuable insights from long ago Continue reading Know Your History: James Bryce’s Impressions Of Palestine (National Geographic, Mar 1915) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Eyewitness To The Six Day War (National Geographic, Dec 1967)
Charles Harbutt's photo essay about the Six Day War is a gem Continue reading Know Your History: Eyewitness To The Six Day War (National Geographic, Dec 1967) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Meaning Of UN Resolution 242 (NY Times July 23, 1970)
When the NY Times reported truthfully Continue reading Know Your History: The Meaning Of UN Resolution 242 (NY Times July 23, 1970) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Jewish Revival Of ‘Palestine’ (National Geographic, Dec 1938)
More valuable insights from old news articles Continue reading Know Your History: Jewish Revival Of ‘Palestine’ (National Geographic, Dec 1938) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Nazi-Arab Collaboration In Palestine, 1930s
Some little known facts about Nazi-Arab collaboration in Palestine during the 1930s Continue reading Know Your History: Nazi-Arab Collaboration In Palestine, 1930s at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Israeli Arab Rustum Bastuni Advocates For Israel To Hold...
Another fascinating look back in time Continue reading Know Your History: Israeli Arab Rustum Bastuni Advocates For Israel To Hold On To Judea And Samaria, 1968 at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Jerusalem In 1830 (Travels in Palestine and Syria, George...
What was Jerusalem like in 1830? Continue reading Know Your History: Jerusalem In 1830 (Travels in Palestine and Syria, George Robinson) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Past UNESCO Shenanigans
In light of today's UNESCO resoluton, a look back at past UNESCO shenanigans Continue reading Know Your History: Past UNESCO Shenanigans at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Jewish And Arab Populations In The Holy Land (NY Times...
As usual, a fascinating look back at the past, from which we can learn a lot Continue reading Know Your History: The Jewish And Arab Populations In The Holy Land (NY Times May 16, 1948) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Arabs Of Palestine – Thoughts On Living With Jews (NY...
A revealing report by Clifton Daniel, who would later be the paper's managing editor Continue reading Know Your History: Arabs Of Palestine – Thoughts On Living With Jews (NY Times March 19, 1947) at...
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Know Your History: Ramallah – Three Years After The Six Day War (NY Times May...
With the anniversary if the Six Day War coming up, some relevant history Continue reading Know Your History: Ramallah – Three Years After The Six Day War (NY Times May 17, 1970) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Jerusalem, Right After The Six Day War (NY Times July 30,...
Another eye-opening article from the NY Times of old Continue reading Know Your History: Jerusalem, Right After The Six Day War (NY Times July 30, 1967) at Israellycool.
View ArticleKnow Your History: The Jewish And Arab Reactions To The Partition Plan...
British Pathé news story on the respective reactions of the Jews and Arabs to the partition plan Continue reading Know Your History: The Jewish And Arab Reactions To The Partition Plan (British Pathé)...
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Know Your History: Jews Transforming The Land (NY Times, 1890-1912)
More illuminating reports from the New York Times back in the day Continue reading Know Your History: Jews Transforming The Land (NY Times, 1890-1912) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Muslim Snipers From Temple Mount (NY Times Oct 20, 1938)
From almost 80 years ago Continue reading Know Your History: Muslim Snipers From Temple Mount (NY Times Oct 20, 1938) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Decaying Shrines of Jerusalem (NY Times Aug 21, 1955)
Again, history Continue reading Know Your History: The Decaying Shrines of Jerusalem (NY Times Aug 21, 1955) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Restriction on Access to Jerusalem Holy Site & Subsequent...
Some more historical context you need to know about Continue reading Know Your History: Restriction on Access to Jerusalem Holy Site & Subsequent Strike (NY Times June/July 1930) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: ‘Same Arab Race’ in Syria and Palestine (NY Times Sept 1,...
More proof there was no separate “palestinian” identity, and that the Arabs in the area considered themselves part of Syria. Continue reading Know Your History: ‘Same Arab Race’ in Syria and Palestine...
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Know Your History: The ‘Palestinian Refugees’ (NY Times May 19, 1957)
A revealing and important read Continue reading Know Your History: The ‘Palestinian Refugees’ (NY Times May 19, 1957) at Israellycool.
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The New York Times Has Truly Hit a Wall
There was a time the New York Times would never have dreamed of writing something like this Continue reading The New York Times Has Truly Hit a Wall at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: The Battle of Gaza (NY Times April 15, 1917)
When the New York Times reported factually Continue reading Know Your History: The Battle of Gaza (NY Times April 15, 1917) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Palestinian Art (NY Times Dec 11, 1929)
The term "Palestinian" to refer to the Arabs who were living here pre-1948, as well as their descendants, is a relatively recent invention. Here's another example showing this. Continue reading Know...
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Know Your History: The Desolation of Palestine (NY Times May 3, 1880)
I've dealt with it before: contrary to the palestinian Arab narrative, the land was a desolate mess before the mass immigration of Jews returning to their indigenous homeland. But it never hurts to...
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Know Your History: There’s Something About Lifta
The village of Lifta is often described by Israel haters as a wealthy, historically palestinian village that was ethnically cleansed by Israel. But what's the truth? Continue reading Know Your History:...
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Know Your History: Jerusalem Sanitation (NY Times Nov 10, 1919)
Jewish initiatives to improve the infrastructure of Jerusalem for the benefit of all inhabitants Continue reading Know Your History: Jerusalem Sanitation (NY Times Nov 10, 1919) at Israellycool.
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Know Your History: Plenty of Palestinian Arabs Were Happy Israel Won the Six...
From the July 24th edition of Life Magazine Continue reading Know Your History: Plenty of Palestinian Arabs Were Happy Israel Won the Six Day War at Israellycool.
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