By Wiser World | Listen | Three 45-minute episodes
Published in August/September of 2023
SUMMARY: A superb three-part series that lays the foundation for learning about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by providing historical context and highlighting major events in the decades-old conflict. A perfect starting place to begin learning about the messy history without bias.
KEY QUOTE: “I think finding peace will require an enormous amount of reconciliation and understanding on each side. And, personally, I wonder if it is possible. And we have seen how hurt people, hurt people, hurt people and the cycle has continued for many generations.”
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