History

From antiquity to the present.

1947 - 1949

The 1948 Arab-Israeli War

Causes, course, armistice lines, and demographic consequences.

The 1947 UN Partition Plan: what Resolution 181 actually said

UN General Assembly Resolution 181, adopted on 29 November 1947 by a vote of 33 to 13 with 10 abstentions, recommended partitioning Mandatory Palestine into an independent Jewish state, an independent Arab state, and an international zone for Jerusalem. The resolution was accepted by the Jewish Agency and rejected by the Arab Higher Committee and the Arab League. It was a non-binding recommendation - not a directive. Communal violence began the following day.

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The 1947 UN Partition Plan: what Resolution 181 actually said

1967

The Six-Day War

Origins, military campaign, territorial outcome, and UN Resolution 242.

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The Six-Day War, 1967

In June 1967, as hostile armies massed on its borders and fears of annihilation gripped the nation, Israel launched a campaign that would alter the course of Middle Eastern history. This article examines the events, military decisions, and lasting consequences of the Six-Day War, a conflict whose impact continues to shape the region today.

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1993 - 1995

Oslo Accords

Negotiation process, Declaration of Principles, and the interim arrangements.

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The Oslo Accords

In the early 1990s, Israelis and Palestinians embarked on an unprecedented effort to move from conflict toward coexistence. This article explores the Oslo Accords, a landmark diplomatic initiative that sought to replace decades of hostility with mutual recognition, negotiation, and the promise of a more peaceful future.

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2020

Abraham Accords

Normalisation agreements with UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.

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Zionism & Founding

The movement that turned an ancient hope into a modern state.

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Aliyah and Israel's Immigration Waves

This article outlines the major waves of Jewish immigration (Aliyah) that built modern Israel, from the early farming pioneers to the millions who arrived after statehood. It highlights historic rescue operations for endangered communities and the massive influx of nearly one million skilled professionals from the former Soviet Union in the 1990s.

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Origins of Modern Zionism

For nearly two millennia, the Jewish aspiration to return to their ancestral homeland endured through exile, persecution, and dispersion. This article traces how that ancient longing evolved into the modern Zionist movement, transforming a centuries-old dream into one of the most consequential nation-building projects of the modern era.

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1973

Yom Kippur War

The 1973 war and its lasting impact.

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The Yom Kippur War, 1973

Launched on Judaism's holiest day, the Yom Kippur War caught Israel by surprise and pushed the nation to the brink. This article explores how Israel confronted simultaneous attacks on multiple fronts, recovered from early setbacks, and emerged from one of the most consequential and costly conflicts in its history.

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The Holocaust

The Shoah and its role in Israeli state-building.

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Holocaust Impact on Israeli State-Building

The tragedy of the Holocaust deeply reshaped the Jewish people's determination to control their own destiny. This explainer looks at how survivors helped build Israel from the ground up after 1948, turning immense grief into a fierce commitment to national security and renewal.

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Holocaust Impact on Israeli State-Building

2023 - 2025

October 2023 & Aftermath

The October 2023 attack, the war, and the 2025 ceasefire.

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The 2025 Gaza Ceasefire and the Board of Peace

The late 2025 Gaza ceasefire established a historic path to stability built around an innovative, internationalised architecture. This article details the mechanics of President Trump's 20-point plan, the resolution of the hostage crisis, and how the newly formed Board of Peace aims to oversee Gaza's reconstruction and demilitarisation.

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The 2025 Gaza Ceasefire and the Board of Peace

The October 2023 Attack and Its Aftermath

On October 7, 2023, a massive surprise attack from Gaza brought unimaginable loss and forced Israel into a multi-front war for survival. This article explores the events of that fateful day, the military response that dismantled the threats, and the stories of profound resilience that helped the nation rebuild.

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