Middle East history
Stories from the past century of Middle Eastern history
Yazidi genocide: A rescue mission on Mount Sinjar
How Yazidis in Iraq fled to Mount Sinjar to escape genocide in August 2014
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The release of Gilad Shalit
Israeli solider Gilad Shalit was freed after being held hostage for more than five years
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Oslo Peace Accords: The secret talks behind Middle East deal
How a couple in Oslo brokered peace in the Middle East
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Camp David Summit: How Middle East peace talks failed
President Bill Clinton’s failed attempt to end the conflict in the Middle East.
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Ariel Sharon visits al-Aqsa
In 2000, the Israeli opposition leader visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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The siege at the Church of the Nativity
The final days of one of the most dramatic sieges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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The Ramallah concert
In 2005, an orchestra made up of young Arab and Israeli musicians performed in Ramallah
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The Six Day War: An Israeli view
In 1967, Israel captured the whole of Jerusalem on the third day of the Six Day War
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The Six Day War: A Jordanian view
Captain Nabih El Suhaimat fought to defend East Jerusalem from the Israelis
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The Six Day War: A Palestinian view
The Six Day War of 1967 between Israel and its Arab neighbours changed the Middle East
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The Six Day War: A Jewish view
After the Six Day War in June 1967 Jews in Arab countries like Libya had to flee
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State of Israel
In 1948, the state of Israel was declared
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Palestinian refugees: the day my family was killed
In 1948, the creation of Israel led to many Palestinians becoming refugees
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The 'Oasis of Peace'
The story of Wahat al-Salam, Neve Shalom where Jews and Arabs live side by side in peace.
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