How was the Middle East divided at the beginning of the 20th century?
According to the YouTube channel Extra History, in 1914, the Ottoman Empire controlled the Middle East; the map illustrates who held power over various parts of the region. The Ottoman government had direct control of Jerusalem. Despite the region being predominantly governed by specific groups residing in major cities, such Continue Reading
British teen missing in Hamas attack found dead
Yahel a British teen was reported missing after going to Kibbutz Be’eri with her British born mother Lianne when Hamas, a militant group in Palestine, attacked along with her British born mother Lianne. Yahel, 13, is now confirmed dead. Whilst her father Eli Sharabi has still not been found. Yahel’s family Continue Reading
History: Israel and Palestine
This conflict has started gaining a lot of attention recently, but when did the issue actually start? According to the BBC, the constant attacking and rivalry has been going on since 1948. As mentioned in the Guardian and the BBC, it all started in 1947 when the United Nations voted Continue Reading