The Jewish Connection to the Land - Settlements Part 2 | History of Israel Explained | Unpacked

This week, we’re continuing our in-depth look at the Israeli settlements. To get a better understanding of the subject, we’re jumping back to biblical times to unpack the Jewish connection to Judea and Samaria (the West Bank).

As with everything Jewish, it all starts with Abraham. This was a man who spent much of his time on the move - much of it in what we now call the West Bank.

And it wasn’t just Abraham. His descendants (and later, generations of Jewish people) also spent a lot of time in Judea and Samaria, creating a long-lasting connection with places such as Hebron, Shechem (Nablus), Beit El, Gilgal and Gibeah.

A connection that couldn’t be broken through thousands of years of exile.

Fast forward to the 20th century where events in two separate communities - the ancient city of Hebron and the modern agricultural village of Kfar Etzion - took on a powerful symbolism for Jewish resettlement in the West Bank.

Let us know what you think of this week’s episode by commenting below.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:31 Ancient Jewish history in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)
03:48 Geographic spiritual center of Diaspora Jewish identity
04:52 Empires in Palestine throughout the centuries
05:37 Identity of Arab Muslims living in Palestine
06:33 The massacre in Hebron
08:58 The massacre in Kfar Etzion
11:06 Resettlement of Kfar Etzion and Hebron
11:31 Outro

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[marz]

"When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. " Leviticus 19:33

[marz]

"You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. " Leviticus 19:34

[calichsehead]

This is why I support the confederation solution. The land is too important for Israelis and Palestinians to divide it along ethno-national lines, and Israeli settlers have their own communities just like Palestinians do.

[explosvent]

At 1st glance who else thought those were Oreos in the thumbnail 🤔

[Auditer]

How much are your handlers paying youtube to get a spot in every ten thumbnails?

[smariscal]

Love to ISRAEL from Mexico! ( totally disappointed that Mexico has voted against Israel)

[sameeersky]

The Jews have a painful history. But God allowed all these tribulations to help every Jew to grow in character and faith in God. Israel is a blessing to the world.

[marz]

"You shall not oppress a sojourner. You know the heart of a sojourner, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. " Exodus 23:9

[jonathandjing]

What is the Palestinian historical version, it would be nice to include it in the video

[jake_a.lien_]

Great video, but the Holocaust also was a HUGE reason why so many people advocated for Zionism. Just thought I should bring that up because it should have been mentioned in the video.
EDIT: They do show a short clip from the Holocaust, but it's not addressed directly

[julierigaud]

First ever video that feels to just deliver history being impartial . Nothing more than facts and information.

[kylelapointe]

Ethnonationalism for me but not for thee.

[hrcarinae]

why am i seeing this video as a paid advertisement
the holy land is rightfully british

[demonoid]

Im sorry, i cant hear you over the sound of The U.S.S Liberty sinking

[smllinaress]

I just found this channel and I'm already in love with it. Greetings from Venezuela and long live Israel.

[kingofrexdale]

Video: Presents facts, with dates and sources
Commenters : Wah Wah Wah you’re biased 😡

[Christoforos]

The Jews led by Joshua invaded Canaanite land, what you are referring to as Judea and Samaria.
The Jews were not there first. There are other people who have ancient roots to the land, well before the Jews.
Claiming the Muslim conquests was the first time Arabs inhabited the land is pure propaganda.

[jasonsmith]

And then you guys force them into the historical lands of Europeans...

[marz]

Ok. I can pinpoint my family's origin to land and a farm in Ireland before being driven out due to famine in the 1800s. Can I go and claim that land of origin and kick out current owners? No. If I want to return to Ireland, I must start over as an immigrant. Common sense. The same for Jewish people. If God is with you, he will present opportunities and land, legally, for development. But settlers ignored Gods many instructions concerning non Jewish citizens in Israel since 1948. It terrorized, murdered, stole from, drove out many towns and homes since the beginning. It did evil!, so it created this tyranny, conflict, and violence!! God blesses those who follow his instructions.

[charlotteskiftun]

There have always been jews in thier own land....read mark Twain....also some arabs....n in 1967 many many arabs were forced to go to israel from thier homelands