Rory Stewart Attempts to Explain the History of Israel-Palestine in 10 Minutes

How did Hamas launch one of the largest invasions on Israeli territory in recent history? What happens now? Will this conflict have geo-political ramifications throughout the Middle East?
Join Rory and Alastair for this emergency episode of The Rest Is Politics.
The CNN interview Rory mentions was with Palestinian National Initiative leader Mustafa Barghouti.

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[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

From someone who is from Belfast and knowing what sectarianism can do to communities and how evil operates. I sympathise with all those innocent people. On both sides.

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As a committed "Not Tory" voter for 40 odd years, I alarmingly find myself thinking again how good it would be to have Rory as PM. Well informed, thoughtful, nuanced and realistic, here as ever. I probably don't agree with some of his political views, but I do see intelligence, integrity, and good motives. It's usually interesting listening to you both.

[@dillilyeverage315]

This explanation was very kind to GB.

[@RogueDarkAgent]

Subscribed off the back of this conversation thanks very much. Always learning 💪🏼

[@rhobatbrynjones7374]

How refreshing to have a space which acknowledges both sides in this conflict and applies an intelligent understanding in interpreting events there.

[@JC-KeepSmiling]

I so wish we had serious, measured and professional people like Rory in government. Quite a few MP's could learn a lot from his morals and the way he presents himself. Keep up the good work Rory and Alastair. 💙❤

[@trevleahy4975]

THank you for sharing. Never was there a more critical need for facts, trust, truth and transparency.

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'Going back 3000 years ...' Rory, you are an absolute star and this should be required listening for everyone. Thank you both for opening a little window of sanity in a world of madness.

[@eveapple4928]

I’m glad Rory left frontline politics, he was too good for the swamp and this way he kept his hands clean. He’s of much greater service as a thinker, educator and advisor. That’s his real talent - to counsel and advise, using his considerable talents of being able to analyze the journey from A to B. He can see the journey both past and future, and therefore provide very useful predictions that can help to figure out the best actions to take.

[@dermolado3351]

Little detail Rory missed out, which I think is also very important to note is that in 2006, the international community led by the US, pressed for democratic elections in Palestine, which Hamas decisively won. But seeing how the results were not what Israel and America had hoped for, all attempts were made to prevent Hamas from forming a government. I feel this was a missed opportunity.

[@mgjobrien]

Excellent. I hope this overview reaches as many as possible.

[@johngiles132]

Great explanation by Mr. Stewart. I'd been looking for a concise and clear explanation of this complicated issue, and I finally found it. Thanks.

[@ericgreene74]

My god, Rory was such a loss to UK politics... Seems like a really nice, honest and fair man. Such a shame politicians like him just have to get out.

[@Pippi-rippi]

This podcast is my favourite. I started with the rest is history years ago and I’m only now putting faces to voices. Thank you for all your amazing work.

[@marionjadon5575]

As someone who has lived in Israel for 43 years, and having developed strong connections with both Israelies and Palestinians, I found it very heartening to hear such a sensible, balanced presentation of the painful, heart breaking situation we are now in. Many thanks.

[@gp3903]

Fantastic Rory, you are a pleasure to listen to

[@richardgornalle4536]

Thank you gentlemen. This discussion is exactly what I need hear. What a mess. My heart bleeds for the innocent men, women and children from both "sides" who are experiencing suffering beyond my comprehension.

[@mattwhite4971]

You missed out the part where Britain promised Palestine the land if they helped them defeat the Ottoman Empire.

[@andrewbickerstaffe4391]

Informative, clear and concice. Excellent job, thank you!