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Episode 7·Apr 26, 2023
Israel’s War of Independence, 1947-1949
Dr. Polisar breaks down the causes and consequences of Israel's victory in the War of Independence, as well as its Declaration of Independence.
Building the Impossible Dream: The History of Zionism·Episode 6·Apr 26, 2023
The Securing of International Support for a Jewish State, 1939-1947
World War Two, fought from 1939 to 1945, brought about a changed geopolitical reality in the world as a whole and in Palestine, which radically changed the interests of the British, the Zionist movement and the Yishuv, and the Arabs of Palestine. As a result of these factors, coupled with decisions made by the leadership of each of these three actors, the British decided to hand over the Palestine Mandate to the newly formed United Nations.
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The Miraculous State Takes Shape, 1948 to 1953
How Israel—led by David Ben-Gurion—overcame its early challenges and laid the foundations for a thriving society and state.
35:13Episode 9·Apr 26, 2023
Making the Jewish State Secure, 1948 to 1967
In the Sinai War and the Six-Day War, Israel acted decisively to defend itself against its Arab neighbors and lay the basis for long-term security.
32:55Episode 10·Apr 28, 2023
Transforming Israel and the Middle East, 1967-1970
Dr. Polisar explores how the Six-Day War transformed Israel's reality, the War of Attrition, and birth of the U.S.-Israel alliance.
