How The Middle East Became So Chaotic | History Documentary

[@HikmaHistory]

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[@Readmit]

I didn't watch the video yet. If your video doesn't expose the shiite cult or the jews who made it, then there's no point in watching it.

[@commodusmeridius4718]

Are you from Russia or eastern European nations?

[@cameronbuckley3356]

All these fucking ads won’t be watching again

[@Tapas82]

We support Israel 🇮🇱 for defending their country against Islamic terrorists these people never loves peace nor let other people live peacefully these people are disgrace to d world infact they are disgrace to their mom who gave birth to such terrorists 😢

[@ramannair7578]

No

[@anneeq008]

Europe isn't this utopia that everyone makes out. It's only been peaceful for the last 90 or so years. Otherwise you can see with all the micro states, cantons of Switzerland which doesn't even have a single head of state, it has SEVEN, yes SEVEN coequal heads of state. The autonomous countries within countries like Catalonia in Spain. These arrangements aren't there by accident. They've come about after a lot of war and strife

[@surroundgatari]

Yes this is true! While the Middle East has gone through many periods of peaceful prosperity, such as the Islamic Golden Age, or the stability of being mostly dominated by the Osman Empire, Europe has gone through centuries of chaotic forever-wars like the religious conflicts of the Reformation or the devastating clashes of ideology of the French Revolutionary/Napoleonic wars. Europe being mostly at peace now is kind of a miracle!

[@anneeq008]

@@surroundgatari TBH even in the Soviet era, 70s and 80s there were MANY separatist wars. There was the iron curtain, ETA in Spain, the IRA in Ireland. The breakup of Yugoslavia. There are a lot of fights and political disputes that gets glossed over

[@ClarkyMalarky]

Well WW2 only ended 75 years ago 60 million dead probably more , then a Cold War with Russia, IRA vs Great Britain, Croatia/Bosnia etc etc … it’s constantly having skirmishes between the big wars ,, napoleon, ww1 and 2…

[@stevenwilliams1805]

World history is full of strife. Considering the advancement of the weapons of war, it's amazing to me, that there isn't more wide spread conflict today.

[@cyrusthegreat1893]

@@surroundgatariWho said the Islamic age was golden?! As a matter of fact, it was one of the most suppressive, regressive and dark era of Middle Eastern history.

[@biglamb1573]

This is the best longform documentary that the algorithm has suggested in a long time, really well written

[@HikmaHistory]

🙏

[@dsleeperhold]

@@HikmaHistorythe way you focus on each area while weaving back in from post war to present day was creative and descriptive.

[@redacted5035]

Tremendous comedy series 🫵🍿😂

[@ECKohns]

We go on about British Colonialism, American Colonialism, French Colonialism, but not enough about Turkish Colonialism.

[@kumarg3598]

They largely failed at colonialism

[@tajb2595]

@@kumarg3598 no they didn’t. The Ottoman Empire lasted for 500 years.

[@arqam1991]

Turkish never tortured their people

[@kumarg3598]

@@arqam1991 only everyone else in Europe, Asia, and north Africa. That's 3 continents of torture.

[@Maninthewoodsatnight_8013]

@@arqam1991 The Armenian Genocide? My x3 great grandparents were enslaved by them as well. How can they not have been harsh towards the people that resided within?

[@Mr.Pallanza]

Having been born and raised abroad in Kuwait (Living in *South East Asia now)- learning more about the Middle East through your channel is like meeting an old friend again, and listening to the history he has to share about that world I used to live and grow up in. More power to your channel, man. By far a comprehensive attempt to outline and define the Middle East of what was and what currently is without leanings or bias of western takes. Cheers.

[@JohnDorian-j7x]

Shout out to Kuwait, I knew a lot of great Kuwaitis back in engineering school.

[@wazukyan7696]

Kuwait is in Asia though

[@Wormopera]

You do realize Kuwait is in asia?

[@JohnDorian-j7x]

@@Wormopera I'm pretty sure you know what "living in Asia now" means... perhaps we should say "you do realize that Russia is in asia" or just refer to Europe for what it is EurAsia (and not its own continent... the Indian "subcontinent" is literally larger than the entire European "continent")

[@Wormopera]

@@JohnDorian-j7x yes living in Asia means living in any of the following regions: middle east(except Egypt), indochina, India, china, central Asia, Siberia and more now i don't know what the fuck are you Talking about.

[@tonytooshort]

Can't believe I watched this for free on KZbin. Amazing. Stupendous work sir's and ma'ams. 🙏🏽

[@StoicHistorian]

This came together great! To break down one of the most complicated regions in modern history is no easy task

[@HikmaHistory]

Thank you my man, and I couldn't agree more!

[@cj4680-er4tg]

theres no middle east,its north east africa

[@HamishBanish]

@@cj4680-er4tg Can we all agree on Feral Africa, Backward Africa, and Very feral & backward Africa?

[@calvin277]

​@@HamishBanish Appalling 😮, but largely true. Unfortunately.

[@bob1519]

This documentary is a bit politically slanted but overall not bad.

[@Savatb]

Congratulations for the an 'old fashion' documentary that slowly and clearly walks us thru events. Without the modern cinematic-dramatic style full of 'gotcha' moments

[@lizablee]

This fills me with sadness. So many dead and displaced, across different religions and cultures. So many kids growing up surrounded by conflict and division. I hope the young and confident people of the middle east can rise above division and generational trauma and bring a new golden age to their home.

[@JohnDorian-j7x]

Generational Trauma is made up bullshyt. If it were true, then Ireland would be the most fukd up country on the planet. But yes, I hope the middle east nothing but the best, lots of great, warm-hearted people over there.

[@tatsnneeps341]

What? They deserve hell and more

[@masada2828]

Won’t happen, until Islam is removed.

[@jeffryatuk3669]

The hidden truth is that, among these 2 major people, who is ready to embrace peace? Judge it by there actions, attitude, deeds and talks.

[@CallingyououtonyourBS]

​@@jeffryatuk3669 co existing is not trying to blow your neighbor off the map

[@Riomarre]

I honestly can't say anything about this other than, phenomenal. Great work on this video 👏

[@salvadorvizcarra769]

Phenomenal? Now, please check out these FACTS that are on the Web: "In 250 years of existence as a nation, the US has fought against 29 sovereign countries. (In Fact, since 1785, we have been involved, for 231 years, in some kind of war. And this wars, against all varieties of nations. From going against the Sultan of Morocco, to invading the tiny island of Grenada, 1983. Well, this means that in our entire history, we have only had 17 years of peace, and even fewer, cuz here the almost 5 years of our Civil War (Union/Confed 1861‒1865), are Not counted, since this war was not with another country, but against us. And the wars against the Native Nations of America either are not counted, for the same reason). Anyway: We fought against 29 countries. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies. Our Economic, Political and Military development was established thanks to the Piracy, the Slavery, the Massacres, the Opium Trade or Cocaine Traffic, and the Weakness of many abused sovereign nations. We have provoked with total impunity, 12 Genocides and 9 Massacres, ‒inside and outside our own borders‒, and Assassinations of Gov’t. Leaders, Coups d'État and Economic Blockades in 6 UN member nations. Between 1947 and 1989, the US tried to change other nations gov’ts 73 times. It includes 66 covert Ops. And 7 overt ones. In Civil Wars: The US has taken advantage of and intervened without justification in the following Civil Wars: In Marquesas Island. (Massacre. 1813). US Forces seize Nuku Hiva Island (French Polynesia 1813), and establish here «The First US Naval Base», in the Pacific. This historical fact is important, cuz in 1813, the US had NO Territorial Land nor Maritime Rights in the Pacific Ocean, until 1848, when the US seized California and other Mexican territories facing the Pacific. In Haiti. (1813 and 1901 and then 1915-1919-1934-2001). In the Philippines. (1898-1902. Genocide. One Million people dead). In Hawaii. (1889 and 1890-1893 and 1901). In Cuba. (1898 and 1901-1902 and 1906 and 1913 and 1952 and again 1960). In Island Guam and Island Wake (1898-1899 and 1902-1905). In Island of Samoa. (1898-1899). In Puerto Rico. (1898-1902 to 2023 LOL). In Colombia. (1899-1902 and 1948). In Mexico. (1836 and 1847, and 1859-1861 “Cortina Wars”. And 1875 "Las Cuevas War”. And 1886 and 1904 and 1914 and again in 1916-1917 against “Pancho Villa”). In Russia. (1918-1920). In the "Republic Banana Wars" of Central America. (Massacre. 1912-1934). In Dominican Republic. (1916-1924 and 1965-1966). In Honduras. (1903 and 1912 and 1919 and 1924-1925 and again 2009). In Venezuela. (1936 and 1945 and again in 1948). Military Coup in Peru. (1948 and 1967). In China. (1856-1859, and 1899-1901, and 1913 and 1933, and again in 1945-1946-1949). Military assistance to Chinese rebels in Taiwan. (1951-1952). In Korea. (1871 and 1950-1953). In Iran. (1953). Coup against Mohammad Mosaddegh. (Massacre). In Vietnam. (1959-1975. Massacre and Genocide.). In Albania. (1949-1953 and 1955). In Panama. (1856, and 1903, and 1964-1968, and again 1989). In Brazil. (1950 and 1959 and 1964 and again in 2016). Coup and Intervention in Guatemala. (1944, and 1954, and 1966, and again 1982-1985). Coup against Patrice Lumumba and Intervention in Republic of the Congo. (Massacre. 1960- 1961). Coup and subsequent Fascist regime in Greece. (1967). The Hunting for Che Guevara, in Bolivia. (1968). US Military assistance in the Coup in Bolivia (Copper Mining Co. 1971). The “Bombing of Laos”. (1971-1973). Terror in Uruguay. Support for the regime of Juan María Bordaberry. (Genocide. 1973). Support for the regime of Moboth, in Zaire (Genocide. 1974). Attack on Cambodia. (Kampuchea. 1975). Democratic Republic of the Congo “Simba Rebellion”. (Massacre. 1964-1967 and 1975). Entry of US Troops into Nicaragua. (1928-1932 against Augusto Sandino, and 1937 and 1972-1973, and 1984-1987 and again 1995). Coup in Chile against Salvador Allende. (Genocide. 1973-1976). Argentina (1976-1986). Armed conflict between the Saharawi Arab Republic and between Morocco. (1976-2002). Support for the cannibal Jean-Bédel Bokassa, in Central African Republic. (Genocide. 1979). Military assistance to the rebels of Yemen and Oman. (1978-1979). Military assistance in El Salvador, special operations. (Genocide. 1980-1992). Military assistance to Iraq. (1983-1990). We, the US, assistance Saddam Hussein against Iran. (More than half a million deaths in ten years. 1980-1990). Support and funding of the Khmer Rouge of Pol Pot. (Genocide 1980-1982). In Angola-Namibia. (Massacre. 1980-1981-1984). Intervention in Grenada (1983). Here, in Grenada, the US Rangers attack lasted 6 hours, since the tiny Island has no Army, no Navy nor Air Force. The Ranges fought against 287 fearsome Police Officers. Actually, half of these Cops, cuz the other half had not yet come to work the afternoon shift. LOL. In Chad, support the Dictator and Genocide François “Ngarta” Tombalbaye. (1960-1972 and Intervention 1982-1986 and 2007). In Egypt, in the “Arab Spring” (2010-2012). Coup in Equatorial Guinea. (1994-1997-2007 and 2021). Coup in Peru against Pedro Castillo. (2022-2023). In Bosnia. (1994-1995 and 2006)... In Libya, Niger, Chad, Mozambique, Zambia, in Gabon (Gabon It is a small country at the western end of Central Africa. In just 4 years, 2019-2022, Gabon has suffered 9 Coups d'état. In 8 of these Coups, the US has intervened in one way or another). In Kenya, Oman, Palestine, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, in Kosovo, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, in Afghanistan, etc. And… Oh! Yeah: In Ukraine. What's so "Proud" about being a nation of Looters and Criminals?

[@Davidsavage8008]

Change your perspective and the answers will confess themselves. Don't be so one sided , use both your eyes.

[@rdwwdr3520]

This is such a great documentary - I am going to require each of my kids to watch it. My one complaint is that it would have been nice to start with the fall of the Ottoman Empire after WWI and then go into detail about how the various Mideastern states merged from that including the colonial power and UN involvement. These things are mentioned in passing but I feel like more groundwork there as a preface to the rest of the documentary would have been beneficial.

[@Jerry.anthony.c]

I agree, but that's a lot of workkkkk!

[@kaykay-du2hj]

True coz middle east has been the hot bed of war from BC to AD to date. It could be nice to include the Islamic expansion the killings of juus in mecca and the high taxes they faced plus the juus who abandoned their homes in iran yemen n such to get to safety in isrel

[@ashleydcruz7490]

The fall of the Ottoman Empire was the false promise of a false god. A false prophet. It was destroyed. It will be regained by faith, virtues, and promise of our Lord God Jesus Christ. Amen

[@racinmoeherdez4434]

... PASS IT OVER ! ... ... KNOWLEDGE MUST BE SHARED.

[@TheKuttaapi]

It could be nice to include the Islamic expansion the killings of jews in mecca .How ottomon empire destroyed every culture around the world. Mughals and turks bloody expansion around Asia and forceful conversion and killing of Zoroastrians. Genocide of Indians in name of religious conversion .What was the reason of crusades?

[@malikshabazz2065]

I am a simple man, I see a new Hikma History and I like it. Keep up the good work :-)

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you enjoy it and will do!

[@beefbruno7505]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of history with others. I appreciate your time and effort. I'm from Philadelphia USA and we have rich history here but it seems like the revolution and George Washington happened last week compared to old school middle eastern history. I mean ottomans, Persians, Alexander the Great, the fertile crescent, and the garden of eden. I am in awe. God Bless and take care my fellow history loving friend. 🤝

[@HikmaHistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexhubble]

Oh mate! Don't be sad, I'm from Britain which seems very old. But the Middle East as a whole has a history as long as history. Basically, beyond a point, that is history. All of it. Interesting though!

[@kennbmondo]

Very comprehensive and somewhat non-biased narration. Thank you.

[@auttosave7320]

This is exactly what I was looking for to try to understand the broader context around the recent Israel-Palestine violence. Thank you!

[@1001-p4q]

This is not what you should be looking for to understand the conflict...This is completely biest. These videos allways start history at the end of WW2. When if they are honest. They would begin at the end of the 400 year old Empire of the Ottomans at fhe end of WW1 Because the Arabs started to attack and kill the Jewish peoples after they were not protected any more by The Ottomans .. Even the Grand mufti of Jerusalem preaching his followers to attack Jews in the 30s and 40s & Praising Adolf Hitler.. he even visited the NAZIS concentration camps in Europe Praising them...... You may ask why all the hate for the jews !. .... Its because in Islam it says , paradise we come to earth when they kill the last JEW finding him hiding behind a tree......... You don't have to take my words to be true.. But look it up for yourself and you will see for yourself ..... Don't trust somebody who's religion tells them it's OK to lie for the religion & kill for the religion. As it says in Islamic teachings

[@diranshouse7061]

This was a terrible summary

[@1001-p4q]

@@diranshouse7061 what is inaccurate in what I said?

[@1001-p4q]

@@diranshouse7061 your kinda of right, I should have mentioned how it's beyond stupid. To follow the directions and "teachings" of someone who clearly had schizophrenia. As Muslims do....can you imagine what the results would be. You might end up with have the population having to hide themselves away behind veils and full length clothes every time they meet a man .... wait a minute . I forgot Muslims already do this already.😁

[@1001-p4q]

@@diranshouse7061 what is that medical condition called. When you hear voices in your head.. ? I think you might find it is called schizophrenia 😁

[@mrpramaiah]

fantastic video on the modern history of middle east in just one and half hours , much better than our history classes in high school taught by incompetent teachers over period of three hours , thank guys enjoyed it

[@HikmaHistory]

Appreciate it!

[@__foam]

As somebody with formal education in international relations and political science, I really enjoyed this video. Liked, subscribed, and adding this to my playlists. Thank you for making this.

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad to hear it!

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

When u study those feilds in westren univirsty, ur studying propaganda

[@__foam]

@@Bell_plejdo568p Well it's a western university so of course it's going to be western propaganda.

[@Blacattacsquadron]

​@@Bell_plejdo568pthat's a lie. Yet your people depend on the US black community to fill your pockets without paying taxes bleed their communities dry by stealing their gas stations because the country gets it's fuel from your people. The beauty supply stores can't be owned by black Americans let alone whites where the overcharge for products. And let's not mention our small businesses like franchise stores that are disgusting vermin infested and your people refuse to pay fair wages even in America. Propaganda is just from you.

[@Quietanarchy1]

​@@Bell_plejdo568pI'm sure it's coincidental that it's all pro Israel

[@PremjitTalwar]

I am fascinated by the name of your podcast since I attended Al-Hikma University in Baghdad, administered by the American Jesuits. It was the best institute of high learning in Iraq. The Jesuits were kicked out in January, 1969, and the university was converted to yet another Islamic school for utter mediocracy. Outstanding summary.

[@jimmyjames7941]

Sad

[@dariusaasin5580]

I must say it was a bird's eye view history of the middle east, great work. There is request of making it's part 2 in which Yemen, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain history is to be added if possible.

[@potato_nugget]

Kuwait and bahrain are tiny and largely irrelevant. Oman's history is mostly internal and they didn't really participate in foreign politics/chose to remain neutral in any conflict. Yemen is very important but it's ultimately defined by which foreign powers are supporting who, which is already covered in this video

[@salvadorvizcarra769]

The Middle East history? Cheap OIL for USA was the answer then, and it is the answer now.

[@bashfulseagull]

Fantastic video Mate. What I love about your videos you not only highlight the obvious problems and peoples but also highlight what can only be described as diplomatic heros. People walking a diplomatic tightrope even if unfortunately risking paying with their lives.

[@liziuhh]

I get pretty picky about my documentaries/educational videos, and I must say that this video was incredible. Thank you so much for making it 🙏🏻

[@jacktran7024]

Thank you for watching this. It really helps our group.

[@DJMerrell86]

Few regions in the world have remained a hotspot for historical events and developments - like Europe, Africa, Asia, America

[@minkl07]

That's the entire world my friend!

[@Sumatra774]

😂

[@peterashby-saracen3681]

Excellent video - thank you! This really helps to get an idea of the history of the Middle East as a wider region rather than the rather fragmented image that's often portrayed in the media.

[@BorisNdaHouse]

The fact that this video didn’t take 6 thousand years to explain us impressive

[@katestarschannel]

your 6 thousand years comment made me actulol 😆

[@kabirjoshi9326]

Great video. Pls continue making more by including more nations/ areas.

[@HikmaHistory]

Thanks, will do!

[@timotheetessier1058]

Kudos for being able to keep this under 2 hours- This is such a loaded/deep question not to mention the many many different perspectives /sides.

[@Ilovebarz]

This is amazing, more docs like this please

[@HikmaHistory]

Many more to come!

[@ajvineet1996]

Thank you very much for the amazing stuff, especially the very clear explanation. I was expecting Yemen to be mentioned as well, but this video is really interesting and informative.

[@HikmaHistory]

Thank you for the kind words! I’ve seen a few comments asking for Yemen - maybe in the future…

[@ElectronFieldPulse]

​@@HikmaHistory- Do you think you are simplifying the problems of Arabs down to "colonialism" a bit much? I find that the lack of coherent action by the people, coupled with their relative anachronistic lifestyles contributed the most to their problems

[@mimss2633]

@@ElectronFieldPulse”anachronistic” lmao you are a very uninformed person

[@ElectronFieldPulse]

@mays203 - Do you actually have a point. Or are you only capable of vaguely complaining? Not sure what you are even trying to say. Use your words big boy.

[@thesamuraihobbit]

After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Britain and France drew some lines on a map and called the spaces between those lines countries without any regard to what the local populations thought.

[@tejaswinig8821]

But they always had a chance to unite together n create Arab league. Instead, sectarian fights began.

[@vita7456]

@@tejaswinig8821​​⁠maybe but at the time of Sykes-Picot, the king-crane commission shows the majority of the populations in the region wanted to unite, specifically in the Levant or Greater Syria. But after French, British, and Israeli colonization, each region began developing their own national identity and the circumstances were much different so unification became just an old dream.

[@garrettkrbec4646]

⁠@@vita7456Unification? The entire video is coo after coo after coo in all these Arab countries. Democracy doesn’t exist in the Middle East because they don’t want it, not because of “colonization”.

[@Raderade1-pt3om]

It wasnt simply that regardless it wouldn't be much different

[@jimmyjames7941]

​@vita7456 Britain promised everyone everything 😢 just to use them to win WW11

[@lasvista2tech]

It was always chaotic but UK, Russia and USA just started pouring fuel on the fire.

[@SithStudy]

I think the geography of the middle east plays a big role in it's amazing ancient history. It's desert landscape, with fertile river valleys and great weather was much better of a place to begin civilization than Europe was, as Europe is essentially a big, cold, dark, hilly forest, lol!

[@Lemagne478]

U know Italy, Spain and the rest of southern Europe?

[@paulcheney3636]

Great content extremely interesting-subscribed! Thanks from the UK 🇬🇧

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad to hear it!

[@EmuInDenial]

Amazing work and amazing history (but sad at the same time).

[@orboakin8074]

11:50 RIP Anwar Sadat. It is a tragedy that peace makers are often killed by their own people. Anwar Sadat was a great middle-east leader and peace maker who was viciously killed by Egyptian muslim extremists despite how his peace deal helped Egypt. It is truly a tragedy but we thank God for great leaders like Sadat who are willing and daring to make hard but necessary choices.

[@merothehero6359]

Eh, he sold the Palestinian cause to regain the Sinai. Why normalize relations with a clear-cut invader instead of retaking what is de jure yours through conquest?

[@blackagent4754]

Be honest, you were just looking for a reason to throw Muslims under the bust and call us extremists.

[@yaelthesnail]

@@merothehero6359 Arabs are clear-cut invaders throughout the region. Jews retook what was de jure theirs through conquest. Egypt tried to challenge them and was humiliated repeatedly. See how this works?

[@sleepae]

how can you not see that “retaking what is yours” can literally be said by israel as well. you’re the type of person to condemn the christians for placing their church atop a mayan temple but will accept a mosque built upon king solomon’s.

[@merothehero6359]

@@sleepae and youre the type of guy to say the ethnic cleansing of natives in canada was justified because the vikings once sailed and found parts of canada and settled there and so since vikings are technically white then its not too far off to say that the british were just reclaiming that viking land. you see how stupid that sounds? it completely disregards the fact vikings were not the original inhabitants, viking settlements ceased to exist by the time of the british, vikings and brits are both white but not the same (askenazi/mizrahi), and ancient viking presence is not enough to justify a widespread ethnic cleansing of natives

[@carolinefranciswonderwoman]

Thank you for educating me on the Middle East, very fascinating and compelling, will be watching alot more of your work

[@octaviolanzi7653]

This is absolutely amazing. Thank you.

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you like it!

[@sergeshmash2171]

Jordan indeed provided citizenship to Arabs fleeing Israel in 1948...but not to those fleeing after the 6 day war...to this day, even the grandchildren of those people, caught up in the politics of the region have not been given Jordanian citizenship, how terribly sad. Great doco.

[@boomgoesdynamite4177]

Jordan expelled the Jews however. And Jordan has stripped Arabs of citizenship for demographic reasons.

[@christianmiller9934]

@@boomgoesdynamite4177Jordan expelling its Jews doesn’t excuse Zionist ethnic cleaning of Palestine

[@deans5086]

I don't see why the Israeli-Arab/Palestinian conflict is seen as the most pertinent issue in the Middle East. Out of all the Middle Eastern conflicts this has by far had the least deaths.

[@lilgate]

Cuz it caused many other conflicts

[@deans5086]

@@lilgate Not really. It’s just an excuse used by the Arab World. Without Israel there would be just as much, if not more conflict. If Israel was defeated in 1948, the Arab World would of had more wars and probably killed more of each other fighting over who gets control of Palestine.

[@ghostirq]

Because you’re not seeing at all. You’re just looking from a far from the outside

[@deans5086]

@@ghostirq I’ve lived in the Middle East. Clearly, you’re not seeing what the Saudis and Emiratis are doing in Yemen, what Assad did to his own people in Syria, what the Iran-Iraq War caused, Saddam’s invasion of Kuwait. The Israeli/Arab-Palestinian Conflict is nothing in comparison to any other conflict in the region.

[@ghostirq]

@@deans5086 just because they weren’t involved in a war directly doesn’t mean they didn’t have a hand in it. Israel is the cause of hatred between the west and Middle East. What do you think motivated Bin Ladin to do the dumb shit that he did?

[@orboakin8074]

1:21:18 Throughout this video and the history of the Middle East, there were so many examples of great leaders who worked to achieve peace and progress for their people and countries, even at the expense of their lives. Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan. I can confidently say that King Hussein (RIP) was the best example of a leader and a peacemaker. How ironic that a monarch ended up being among the most liberal-minded and far-seeing leader, especially compared to saviors-turned-despots like Nasser and Saddam etc.

[@MateoMPM]

Islam and peace are concepts that have never coexisted.

[@sbevexlr848]

He sold his own country for zionism he is not a hero

[@monsieurpatate1573]

Sadat was a traitor and he got killed for it we didnt want peace with the zionists

[@Tylory2]

Totally agree, and it’s ironic today that the most successful Arab countries are monarchies, and most Arab republics have failed. This shows that people don’t care about freedom and democracy like the media said, but about development and prosperity; bringing kids to good schools, studying in good universities, working in good jobs, being treated in good hospitals, practicing religion, dying in peace. And this life journey is what monarchies did for their people, like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and others.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

Atypical that a monarch is that forward thinking - but certainly not impossible - he was a true leader of his people and wanted what was best for them. I agree King Hussein is and should be well regarded in history.

[@DeanTraore]

Such an amazing & informative video! Watched in its entirety without skipping once. Thank you for all the time it took to compose this.

[@corujariousa]

It might have been intentional but you skipped very key historical aspects related to the WW1 and WW2 that led the creation of Israel and how/why it happened. That is a dirty and very complex moment of our history. International interests played a major role in a number of interventions that destabilized the region. The same was done to Africa and Latin America (Asia as well for decades but longer ago).

[@raymondutter2616]

Yes started in 1880, England was to expand its territory, by 1914 France and Russia joined in to destroy the ottoman empire and Germany. Promising great ritches in local precious metals and oils. To the Victor goes the spoils...

[@yaniqueparkes708]

Him leaving it out is the reason why I feel like this wasn't the complete truth as those events define more the fighting for the lands

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

That's not what the video is about though, it's not about the reasons behind the creation of Israel, it's an overview of the ME. Your comment shows a very Western bias.

[@AnthonyParrilloRI]

Israel is the only democracy and safe country in the Middle East

[@randomguy-kn1wl]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 overview? i mean the turkey part left a huge chunk of information out. i know you can´t put everything in an video but atleast split it so it can contain every important information. I mean he literally let out the US influence in the 80s and how their president got murdered. I´m pretty sure the after effects of ww1 are to this day meaningful. Syria, Iraq, lebanon and palestine are all failed states but this aspect is literally ignored in this video.

[@banto1]

You could have added Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, ... so many countries and so much chaos.

[@ajchosen3703]

Those aren’t middle eastern countries

[@MoorishMonitor]

​@@ajchosen3703the "Middle East" is an amorphous, imagined, politically convenient concept. At times it expands even to be the "Greater Middle East - such parameterizations are useful for colonial, neo-colonial, imperialist, military, geopolitical endeavours. The boundaries shift and change based on necessity/will of especially Euro-Atlantic Western powers. Sometimes we have seen imagined projections of countries like Libya for example, be considered part of this politically useful term. It is therefore sometimes better to think in terms of Asia - the "Middle East" essentially often referring to Central Asia, West Asia, and North Africa.

[@mizrahiwithattitude2733]

yemen is @@ajchosen3703

[@archyarchfiendx2938]

Islam

[@indonesianchinese5724]

Indonesia

[@raulcheva]

Thanks for sharing your impressive and thorough work. ❤

[@andrealfarrow6726]

Thanks for a informative documentary. What a shame we still cannot live together in peace and war continues. I hope that changes soon and baseless hate dissipates. Unity without nationalism and boundaries is so very ideal.

[@elliottprats1910]

Unity is IMPOSSIBLE without nationalism, religion, boundaries, or tribe. Gaddafi said it best back in 2008 at the Arab League in Damascus @1:22 NOTHING unites us but this hall! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqfYlqaXZZycqK8

[@veggigoddess]

It's the human way and the human condition. It will exist as long as humanity exists. Unfortunately, to expect that to ever change would be extremely ignorant and pointless

[@bartadkin2925]

Awsome doc! This actually explain to me in lamen terms how this feud began .

[@HikmaHistory]

Thanks!

[@jerlaine1638]

I've studied their history a lot and I'm legitimately curious to see how you break this down

[@HikmaHistory]

Let me know what you think

[@jerlaine1638]

@@HikmaHistory absolutely phenomenal, my knowledge of Jordan was severely lacking and everything else just fantastically well done. It felt like you went we'll say most chaotic to least chaotic too while covering modern day issues that have led them to where they are today

[@suleyman8696]

You forgot the treaty of independence of 1936. Syria officially became independent that year with our first modern president : Hashim Al Atassi (president from 1936 to 1943) just before shukri al Quwatli (who completely removed French military presence in the Syrian republic, Quwatli is seen as a hero in Syria even more then Atassi however)

[@ggurks]

The video only covers post WWII history

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Did he talk about how syria goverment was couped

[@suleyman8696]

@@Bell_plejdo568pHe did , Syrian democratically elected gov was coup in 1949

[@razorrzed5821]

@@suleyman8696 1961...

[@suleyman8696]

@@razorrzed5821 1961 coup was good it restored our independence but 1963 was horrible since it put Ba’ath into power

[@PrinceAsmodeus]

Its been kinda cray cray for thousands of years.

[@kmssstry9441]

So much in fighting and distrust. No nation is without it. But Middle East overall has been chaotic for centuries

[@cyrusthegreat1893]

Well done as usual! However, I just gotta correct you about the Pahlavi era in Iran. Regarding Reza Shah Pahlavi, It is true that by the outbreak of WWII, he was pressured by the Allies to expel the German engineer and contractors. And at first he did in fact resist such a demand, but he eventually gave up to the pressure imposed on him and subsequently expelled all Germans from Iran. However, this still did not satisfy the Churchill and Stalin. So, despite that fact, the Allies still invaded and occupied Iran. And regarding Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, despite what some people assume, he was not reinstated by the British. In fact, British didn’t even want the Pahlavi dynasty to continue in Iran. They were planning to reestablish the Qajar dynasty instead.

[@BasedDocumentarian]

Source?

[@sbevexlr848]

​@@BasedDocumentariantrust me bro

[@imperiumgrim4717]

You'd think Iran or the people would like it's Shah back today?

[@nickjung7394]

During WW2 the British were invited in to Iran to counteract Soviet expansion down from the North. The reasoning was that the British had no intention of staying.....the same could not be said of the Soviets!

[@caraelizabeth7307]

I consider myself an amateur historian, but my education has been far, far too Eurocentric up until now. This was a really interesting, informative documentary that taught me a lot about the context behind so many of these conflicts, and I'm going to try and learn even more.

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad to hear it!

[@satchmofan1]

I've watched this multiple times! It's such a complex area and with interesting 20th century history.

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

The 6 day war 1967's start could be Nasser's bluff, or Nasser really did want to start a war. The narrator says "after Nasser made it clear" he intended to start a war.

[@PhaseTw0]

He blocked the straits of Tiran, blocking Israel access to the red sea, which is in effect declaring war according to international law.

[@monsieurpatate1573]

We still want war with israel

[@sjappiyah4071]

He absolutely made it clear he wanted war . He EXPELLED UN peace keeping troops from the Sinai border of Israel & Egypt and like the other commenter said, he blocked the straits of Tiran , violating their ceasefire which is an act of war. The revisionist history attempting to justify his actions doesn’t match the facts

[@JackPitmanNica]

This is one of the great lies we teach in western history. We like to start the story of the 6 day war at the point where Egypt moved troops in. Unfortauntely, there was a lot of context that is missing here. Egypt and Syria had an alliance, and Israel was baiting Syria into fights by moving on Syrian territory. There was polticial pressure on Egypt to "make a move" but Egypt itself could not afford to actually invade Israel. As mentioned in this documentary, Egypt had just undergone a very costly war in Yemen. In addition, the Isreli military at the time was much stronger than the Egyptian military. So; why would Egypt invade Israel? Short answer.... they weren't going too. Obviously, this isn't a popular opinion. But do some research yourself. Learn about the months and years that led up to the 6day war. You might find some uncomfortable truths...

[@mlight7402]

Thank you! I have pured through history books and articles and got lost. This provides personal insights, like what Saddam Hussein witnessed as a young man.

[@l.ferrandino5939]

A short pre-history concerning the Sykes-Picot agreement between France and Britain should have been mentioned as well as the betrayed promise the British did to Arabs and the Balfour Declaration. Mots ignore this part and cannot really understand the situation between Israel and the Palestinians in the right perspective. Mentioning also the kind of arab "alignment" to nazi Germany in the right perspective and its conseuences is also another element that would help to understand so many important events.

[@TruthSeeker8834]

"Arabs got betrayed by Britain". Why i'm not surprised. They betrayed the Ottomans. So they got what they deserve.

[@yaelthesnail]

The fascist Iraqi Arabs who rioted and murdered and raped Jews in the Farhud in 1941 in response to years of listening to Nazi broadcasts were surely just mad about the British.

[@boomgoesdynamite4177]

British didnt betray Arabs they licked their ass. Balfour Declaration was just a memo. Arabs sided with the Ottomans. British propped up the Arabs and even denied Jewish immigration on behalf of Nazi Arabs. Now their decedents cry cry cry to move to Europe even though they have 20 countries. Go figure.

[@nickjung7394]

And, of course, the effect of the Caliphate. At least the British were committed to the independence of the Arab states!

[@l.ferrandino5939]

@@nickjung7394 The British were just committed to their interests and how to preserve them and if the independence of Arba States was the price, then they paid it, but ready to overthrow any government pursuing real idependence (see Iran in 1953!)

[@revlovemusic]

this was so great. so much information in one video. thank you habibi

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you liked it!!

[@rena8088]

@HikmaHistory thank you so much for this excellent documentary 👏 ❤ keep up the good work.

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laulaja-7186]

Around 7:00, interesting to note that the narrative describes UK, France, and Israel “ganging up against” Nasser’s Egypt but omits that the USSR and USA both sided with Egypt as both were competing to lead the world in anti-imperialism. Odd alliances on both sides!

[@reemsohib3167]

He mentioned that they withdrew due to diplomatic pressure. It was a diplomatic win not a military one but didn't go into details

[@bilalabawi9064]

Love your middle East videoes. Also, the vidoes on Afghanistan since I'm Afghan.

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad to hear it Bilal, I have a few Afghan videos coming very soon!

[@swimmingmantis22]

There has never been a point in time where the region of Western Asia that it has not been chaotic.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Crossroads of empire.

[@samwill7259]

Except for when it has been the stable heartlands of dozens of different empires for hundreds of years at a time going back to the fucking bronze age.

[@phillipholland6795]

Except for the entire 500 years after the Mongol Invasions and Crusades that is (around mid 14th to mid 18th centuries)

[@maquacr7014]

​@@phillipholland6795Exactly. Ottomans kept peace in Middle East and Balkans. Only resorted to genocide in the middle of WW1 (I am referring to Armenian genocide in 1915 and onwards). Truly an underrated empire in compairson to the brutal and savage ways of mighty Western colonial powers.

[@israfael12]

Good stuff, Brotha!! ❤🤙

[@melaniehassler2405]

الحمد لله ما شاء الله This documentary is highest quality. It has wakened my memories of these times, experienced then as a young American woman, remembered now as a revert to Islam and through that lens. It feels purifying somehow, correcting. رمضان كريم

[@eviltwinzak]

Here's a solution: close the borders, let them sort their own problems. No hate, no hard feelings, no disrespect, just cultural incompatibility. We'll sort out the energy problem eventually without their oil.

[@hellomoto2084]

Alhamdulillah brother , another well done video . Indeed Allah has blessed you with good taleem to make such videos for us . Inshallah ,you shall continue to make more such videos .

[@HikmaHistory]

Appreciate that akhi!

[@hellomoto2084]

Indeed brother , i will tell you a secret of life. No man should have any haughty attitude wrt his wealth , health and aql . These three things bring prosperity and if any of these three are not good , a persons life may not be good . So pray to allah that these three things are always used by anyone to help others and preserved. 2) one must never hurt elders , disabled , women and children . If everyone follows these world will be a good place .

[@alkohallick2901]

You didn't mention how this all started by Britain.

[@youtubehodol3989]

right they convinced arabs to fight against the ottoman caliphate. since then they have all been fcked up.

[@lynettevanoostrum5822]

This is an awesome video! Thank you very much!!!

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you liked it!

[@Benthejman3]

Using this video for social studies search!!

[@kanyekubrick5391]

What about how chaotic Latin America is? Please do a video on that

[@salvadorvizcarra769]

Do you want more details about how chaotic Latin America is? Please check out these FACTS that are on the Web: "In 250 years of existence as a nation, the US has fought against 29 sovereign countries. (In Fact, since 1785, we have been involved, for 231 years, in some kind of war. And this wars, against all varieties of nations. From going against the Sultan of Morocco, to invading the tiny island of Grenada, 1983. Well, this means that in our entire history, we have only had 17 years of peace, and even fewer, cuz here the almost 5 years of our Civil War (Union/Confed 1861‒1865), are Not counted, since this war was not with another country, but against us. And the wars against the Native Nations of America either are not counted, for the same reason). Anyway: We fought against 29 countries. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies. Our Economic, Political and Military development was established thanks to the Piracy, the Slavery, the Massacres, the Opium Trade or Cocaine Traffic, and the Weakness of many abused sovereign nations. We have provoked with total impunity, 12 Genocides and 9 Massacres, ‒inside and outside our own borders‒, and Assassinations of Gov’t. Leaders, Coups d'État and Economic Blockades in 6 UN member nations. Between 1947 and 1989, the US tried to change other nations gov’ts 73 times. It includes 66 covert Ops. And 7 overt ones. In Civil Wars: The US has taken advantage of and intervened without justification in the following Civil Wars: In Marquesas Island. (Massacre. 1813). US Forces seize Nuku Hiva Island (French Polynesia 1813), and establish here «The First US Naval Base», in the Pacific. This historical fact is important, cuz in 1813, the US had NO Territorial Land nor Maritime Rights in the Pacific Ocean, until 1848, when the US seized California and other Mexican territories facing the Pacific. In Haiti. (1813 and 1901 and then 1915-1919-1934-2001). In the Philippines. (1898-1902. Genocide. One Million people dead). In Hawaii. (1889 and 1890-1893 and 1901). In Cuba. (1898 and 1901-1902 and 1906 and 1913 and 1952 and again 1960). In Island Guam and Island Wake (1898-1899 and 1902-1905). In Island of Samoa. (1898-1899). In Puerto Rico. (1898-1902 to 2023 LOL). In Colombia. (1899-1902 and 1948). In Mexico. (1836 and 1847, and 1859-1861 “Cortina Wars”. And 1875 "Las Cuevas War”. And 1886 and 1904 and 1914 and again in 1916-1917 against “Pancho Villa”). In Russia. (1918-1920). In the "Republic Banana Wars" of Central America. (Massacre. 1912-1934). In Dominican Republic. (1916-1924 and 1965-1966). In Honduras. (1903 and 1912 and 1919 and 1924-1925 and again 2009). In Venezuela. (1936 and 1945 and again in 1948). Military Coup in Peru. (1948 and 1967). In China. (1856-1859, and 1899-1901, and 1913 and 1933, and again in 1945-1946-1949). Military assistance to Chinese rebels in Taiwan. (1951-1952). In Korea. (1871 and 1950-1953). In Iran. (1953). Coup against Mohammad Mosaddegh. (Massacre). In Vietnam. (1959-1975. Massacre and Genocide.). In Albania. (1949-1953 and 1955). In Panama. (1856, and 1903, and 1964-1968, and again 1989). In Brazil. (1950 and 1959 and 1964 and again in 2016). Coup and Intervention in Guatemala. (1944, and 1954, and 1966, and again 1982-1985). Coup against Patrice Lumumba and Intervention in Republic of the Congo. (Massacre. 1960- 1961). Coup and subsequent Fascist regime in Greece. (1967). The Hunting for Che Guevara, in Bolivia. (1968). US Military assistance in the Coup in Bolivia (Copper Mining Co. 1971). The “Bombing of Laos”. (1971-1973). Terror in Uruguay. Support for the regime of Juan María Bordaberry. (Genocide. 1973). Support for the regime of Moboth, in Zaire (Genocide. 1974). Attack on Cambodia. (Kampuchea. 1975). Democratic Republic of the Congo “Simba Rebellion”. (Massacre. 1964-1967 and 1975). Entry of US Troops into Nicaragua. (1928-1932 against Augusto Sandino, and 1937 and 1972-1973, and 1984-1987 and again 1995). Coup in Chile against Salvador Allende. (Genocide. 1973-1976). Argentina (1976-1986). Armed conflict between the Saharawi Arab Republic and between Morocco. (1976-2002). Support for the cannibal Jean-Bédel Bokassa, in Central African Republic. (Genocide. 1979). Military assistance to the rebels of Yemen and Oman. (1978-1979). Military assistance in El Salvador, special operations. (Genocide. 1980-1992). Military assistance to Iraq. (1983-1990). We, the US, assistance Saddam Hussein against Iran. (More than half a million deaths in ten years. 1980-1990). Support and funding of the Khmer Rouge of Pol Pot. (Genocide 1980-1982). In Angola-Namibia. (Massacre. 1980-1981-1984). Intervention in Grenada (1983). Here, in Grenada, the US Rangers attack lasted 6 hours, since the tiny Island has no Army, no Navy nor Air Force. The Ranges fought against 287 fearsome Police Officers. Actually, half of these Cops, cuz the other half had not yet come to work the afternoon shift. LOL. In Chad, support the Dictator and Genocide François “Ngarta” Tombalbaye. (1960-1972 and Intervention 1982-1986 and 2007). In Egypt, in the “Arab Spring” (2010-2012). Coup in Equatorial Guinea. (1994-1997-2007 and 2021). Coup in Peru against Pedro Castillo. (2022-2023). In Bosnia. (1994-1995 and 2006)... In Libya, Niger, Chad, Mozambique, Zambia, in Gabon (Gabon It is a small country at the western end of Central Africa. In just 4 years, 2019-2022, Gabon has suffered 9 Coups d'état. In 8 of these Coups, the US has intervened in one way or another). In Kenya, Oman, Palestine, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, in Kosovo, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, in Afghanistan, etc. And… Oh! Yeah: In Ukraine.

[@SLWRX617]

Because of islam.

[@يوسفعمارنة-ش9ت]

no,Zionism

[@AFGeezy]

Top tier work

[@truefact844]

When you say the British, please say the British ruling class. The normal people in Britain just got to die for the glory of Empire and were treated the same as most colonial subjects. When Gandhi visited the U.K. he was shocked and felt for the poor. The first people conquered in any empire is its own people. The normal people in all countries are the victims of men’s need for power and wealth.😢

[@agostocobain2729]

The history in the region has such a rich, deep culture. Empires of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia are the most important cultures of the world, that brought the world so much, and the countries in the region have a lot of natural resources. Persians, Arabs, Egyptians brought scholarly knowledge to Islam. With some of the Greatest scholars from these people.

[@Brettzcassette]

Very informative video. Thank you for the great work!

[@HikmaHistory]

My pleasure!

[@JohnDorian-j7x]

Fukin dope. The best out there, bar none. Did u make this as a single encompassing standalone video, or did you make this by putting together various parts of other videos u made?

[@HikmaHistory]

The original idea was to have this as a standalone video but I ended up splitting up and uploading individual videos from it. The goal from the get-go has been to upload long standalone documentaries like this one every single upload…

[@Azmodaeus49]

Im not sure if it is in the human DNA or something else, but all my life (in history) all i have seen mostly is the atrocities humans inflict on other fellow human beings since man walked on earth. We only have one planet (not planet b), yet we still can't seem to find oeace to live amongst eachother politically, we always seem to think its alright (it isn't) but to go war (which is immoral on all grrounds) i hate it when i see humans destroy themselves like this. Ive seen enough of that from europe, the middle east and africa, this three continents have had forver wars (only europe has recently/sort of found peace, its only recent that europe is basically at war with russia again), while the mid east (it is tough) and the same thing with Africa (it's really tough there too).

[@racinmoeherdez4434]

... C.O.D !

[@tejaswinig8821]

Very well comprehended and joined the history with time lines. Thanks

[@hmacha]

Watched it and enjoyed it. Time for part 2.

[@HikmaHistory]

Whaat would Part 2 entail?

[@jonkline709]

Go ask the British and the French. I believe that started it all

[@nickjung7394]

And, of course, the Ottomans!

[@amoomemat9311]

As a Persian I am telling you, KHOMEINI WAS TRAINED BY MI6 . anyway what religion of peace did to my beautiful country ......

[@nickjung7394]

Wasn't he educated and supported by France?

[@AlidelOro]

Subscribed because this is a very well made documentary. Thank you for your hardwork and efforts that went into this beautiful work. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@HikmaHistory]

Thank you very much!

[@shashikantanavkar3228]

Really great documentary. Thanks you very much.

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anmayo917]

9:15 the Palestinians in Jordan also terrorised the jordanian population and tried to overthrow the jordanian government

[@يوسفعمارنة-ش9ت]

that's a long story and an old problem between brothers that have been solved, we got over that and now we are surely on the side of Palestine rather than the Zionists and will always be,(from a Jordanian)

[@anmayo917]

@@يوسفعمارنة-ش9ت then why does no arab country want to take them in? What's the deal with egypt, they could just open the border?

[@anmayo917]

@@يوسفعمارنة-ش9ت unfortunately my reply gets deleted 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@يوسفعمارنة-ش9ت]

@anmayo917 1-as u know there is no democracy in most Arabic countries, thus, the will of the governments often varies significantly than the will of the pepole 2-if u know the basic history of the conflict, u would have known that indeed we have many Palestinians who immigrated to jordan in 1948, most of them got Jordanian passports and litterly no one is annoyed,(unlike what usually happens when there is considerable numbers of immigrants) 3-another reason why arab nations Don't just take all Palestinians is becouse we can't just leave the land for the zionists, at the core of conflict, Palestinians have the right not only to a life of dignity and freedom but also specifically in palestine which is thier historical right, leaving palestine empty of it's indigenous pepole-the Palestinians-, will make this long term goal more problematic (Sorry for bad English)

[@ridinwithjake]

One correction: The Palestinians were never expelled. They were given the choice to stay and become part of Israeli society as many did (hence Arab Israelis today) they were told to leave by leadership in Syria and they were told to hate Israel.

[@yaelthesnail]

Some were expelled. Some chose to flee. The ones who were expelled were, in most cases, actively collaborating with the invading forces.

[@Lucy-iy9ni]

From the way you frame your comment, are you claiming that isreal is a victim and not a barbaric group of invaders? Go back to europe.

[@JohnnyChronic18]

**Whisper in the winds** : "Islam" video end. As long as large groups of people believe in sky daddy and especially if that sky daddy condones violence they will never progress.

[@jamesdixon4810]

Pretty sure secular ideologies play a part in this too. Terrible things have been done in the name of godless regimes. I think politics just tend to be really nasty especially when there are external nations getting involved with their agendas. This documentary does such a great job showing just how complicated things are in the middle east. Not just a single factor.

[@alexandercharehjoo7744]

Excellent documentary

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanaadams7440]

Of course the agreement with Arafat didn't last Arafat broke it. They always break their word that's why we cannot believe Anything they say

[@maquacr7014]

Says a Jew lmao

[@BruteStrength99]

Rabin's own people murdered him. Arafat and Rabin's agreement was real, but Isreal assassinated its own leader. Disgraceful!

[@Lucy-iy9ni]

What word? You occupy a land the british bought for you by force, theres no ground for negotiations, go back to europe.

[@kumarg3598]

Arafat is dead. He can't hurt you anymore. You are chasing ghosts. Tell me, did israel keep it's word.

[@kumarg3598]

Who is "we"? We americans have no interest in genocide, regardless of who is killing whom.

[@zak992]

This was a joy to watch, never knew how chaotic the middle east was and has been since after wwII, I can now better understand why todays greater mid east continues to be chaotic, economically and politically fractured and an example as how not to govern a complex country / society. In such a chaotic and fractured landscape I can see why Nasser would be seen as a saviour. The mid east is crying out for good governance with honest accountable governments who work for the prosperity of all, seems they are still far from this.

[@HikmaHistory]

Thanks! It sure is a region with multiple interwoven complexities.

[@lovelymix8056]

The Middle East is not one big country and most of them besides Yemen have governments but are extremely corrupt.

[@SingleHandedProductions]

Solid Video. Thank You!

[@HikmaHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexhubble]

The more I hear about Hussein of Jordan, the more I like him. He might not have got everything correct but, to be chucked in at 17, with all the business going on and to get Jordan to where it is - he's done well, who can deny?

[@gab1172]

Things the the Middle East didn’t need. West, Islam, & the Soviet Union. And British

[@يوسفعمارنة-ش9ت]

and Zionism

[@paulwilliammackin8906]

I am a human being you are a human being I am white and you have colour a little more darker colour and we all bleed red we are all as one the only difference is we have different gods there are a one god for me is Jesus christ and other countries have their own religion full stop ✋ Salam Alli om to all my Muslim friends ❤

[@priestsonaplane2236]

Because Islam. There I saved you time

[@rickramirez5161]

I just subscribed thank you Hikma

[@HikmaHistory]

Welcome aboard Rick!

[@Under_Growth]

I learned so much thanks to this documentary. I was surprised when I learned Jordan is named after a River. All my life i thought they were huge basketball fans 😂

[@hichic4390]

At the beginning, you started very deeply with Egypt and then ended briefly with others, presenting a vague picture of reaching the current Middle East. Egypt's role ended in 1979, and this trend has been predictable until now and has actually followed the policies of others in the Middle East, while Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and especially Iran and Israel have been the main players in the Middle East.

[@banto1]

Syria, Lebanon and Iraq certainly get a lot of news cycles, but Egypt is still a major player with a huge population and important assets: namely the canal and more recently as a conduit for negotiations when conflicts erupt.

[@hichic4390]

@@banto1 As? Surely Jamal Abdul Nasser is rolling in his grave. Dreams that were wasted

[@banto1]

@@hichic4390 Nasser can roll all he wants, but I think Egypt has finally matured and can now play the important role it has taken on in reducing tension - making life in the region better for everyone involved.

[@hichic4390]

@@banto1 After all, perfection is realized in peace. As I wish for happiness, I also wish for you

[@Blacattacsquadron]

​@@banto1no it hasn't! They are gang raping women in full mass like India!! Say that out loud in public exactly the way you typed it!

[@Dan418Vi]

Man I remember when Iran used to be our western ally in the Arab world now it’s only Israel.

[@fintonmainz7845]

You remember Iran being an Arab country. Interesting.

[@austinpatterson9381]

Israel is the reason why we don't have the support of the Arab people. We have several alliances with Arab countries -- Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan

[@Ironman829]

​@austinpatterson9381 Do not forget, Israel is the reason the Middle East is in check and not just a perpetual war over land grabbing areas rich in oil. The Iran/Iraq war was by design pushed on and funded both sides by the U.S., the U.K. and France. It wore both of those countries down. With George Bush in the Persian Gulf War and G.W.'s 2003 War with Iraq being the 1-2 punch that that took down the largest Army in the middle east. Iraq could have been the jewel of the Middle East with its rich oil wealth but instead is a decapitated version of what could've been.

[@serpentines6356]

​​@@austinpatterson9381 Who is "we"? Who are you referring to?

[@KennethBurrell-x2k]

I think 🤔 it's wrong, wrong, wrong for Israel to be the independent state without the other Palestinians not getting their own Independent State

[@manuelcalavera7272]

That's what the Saudis have been repeating for years, they won't recognize israel unless Palestin is recognize with its pre 1967 borders

[@EAcer-e9n]

@@springle91no one elected Hamas. Farah won the election in 2005, but bush decided otherwise and push for Hamas to start a riot that ended many people for dead. Also palestinains can’t create jobs or even market products because their heavily dependent on Israel or accepting their approval process. Meaning no books, candy, clothes like wedding dresses, furniture can be imported to the Gaza Strip because it’s forbidden by the Israeli government. Everything that the gazans want has to be addressed on Israel soil to be approved. Meaning nothing comes in nothing comes out. They can’t even fish or collect rain water because Israel owns those properties.. so for you to blame 2,2 million people for their “government” which they had no choice for choosing, deserve to die? It’s like me blaming every American for the election of trump.. and ofc course Saudi is supporting Israel because they give them money 😅. It’s not like they are accepting, they will not give a damn if Israel is being bomb or flatten. They just want money. Saudi is always money hungry. But I’ll bet your still in denial that Israel is occupying. Over 750.000 are living illegal in Israel. Those are the problems

[@JohnBabcock-qy1cs]

They could have taken up land and had their own country. But they wanted the area that Israel got too. And none of the other Arab States really wanted them to come stay in their country's.

[@raulcheva]

"Religion poisons everything" (Christopher Hitchens)🎯.

[@JohnBabcock-qy1cs]

Nobody in government should be looked upon by religion. Only views and deeds.

[@lughmanwatandust1020]

Not a single word about Kurdish genocide in Iraq ,using mustard against Kurdish civilians on both sides of Iran-Iraq border by Iraqi Arabs or anything about evoking Kurds citizenship in Syria and denying their most basic rights by Syrian Arabs ... Like all videos made by muslims(or ex-Muslim) an extremely shallow and incomplete viewpoint just covering the events from the majorities aspect Sorry but that's the truth

[@Messi97149]

True

[@SamuelGates-db3jz]

My grandmother made the best applesauce

[@CVDPDNB]

Lies!

[@charlesblack4657]

I bet it was delicious

[@ObsidianFane]

Nah....it was mediocre at best, she wouldn't even bother taking the apple seeds out