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The Birth of Israel

Specials 2008

  • 2008-05-03T23:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 1h
  • 1h (1 episode)
  • United Kingdom
  • Documentary
Documentary examining the the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949, its continuing impact on Arab/Israeli relations and the implications for the Middle East peace process.

1 episode

2008-05-03T23:00:00Z

Special 1 The Birth of Israel

Special 1 The Birth of Israel

  • 2008-05-03T23:00:00Z1h

On May 14 1948, the British Mandate for Palestine expired, and the newly conceived State of Israel declared its independence from Palestinian authorities. This documentary details how the aftermath of this monumental event continues to colour relations between Arabs and Israeli Jews, and discusses its implications for the Middle East peace process...

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