Mid-atlantic - Conversations About Us, Uk And World Politics

Summary of the Show:The podcast episode, hosted by Roifield Brown in London, delves into the historical complexities of the Six-Day War of 1967, its aftermath, and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The episode features two main guests: Benny Morris, an acclaimed Israeli historian, and Mitchell Newmark, an associate professor in the history department at the College of Arts and Letters in Sacramento, with a history PhD from UCLA.Key Points Addressed:Origins of the Six-Day War: The discussion begins with an exploration of the pre-war tensions in the Middle East, including the roles of Israel, Egypt, Syria, and the Palestinian guerrilla movements.Impact of the War: The podcast examines how the war reshaped the geopolitical landscape, including the expansion of Israeli territory and the subsequent control over millions of Palestinians.Israeli Settlements and Occupation: The conversation moves to the establishment of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, discussing the legal and political co