Rory Stewart Attempts to Explain the History of Israel-Palestine in 10 Minutes

How did Hamas launch one of the largest invasions on Israeli territory in recent history? What happens now? Will this conflict have geo-political ramifications throughout the Middle East?

Join Rory and Alastair for this emergency episode of The Rest Is Politics.

The CNN interview Rory mentions was with Palestinian National Initiative leader Mustafa Barghouti.

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From a TRIP point of view, it is important to hear and listen to as many different perspectives as possible. Find some of our other videos on the matter here:

[vitwxwr]

As a committed "Not Tory" voter for 40 odd years, I alarmingly find myself thinking again how good it would be to have Rory as PM. Well informed, thoughtful, nuanced and realistic, here as ever. I probably don't agree with some of his political views, but I do see intelligence, integrity, and good motives. It's usually interesting listening to you both.

[IrishTechnicalThinker]

From someone who is from Belfast and knowing what sectarianism can do to communities and how evil operates. I sympathise with all those innocent people. On both sides.

[johngiles]

Great explanation by Mr. Stewart. I'd been looking for a concise and clear explanation of this complicated issue, and I finally found it. Thanks.

[rhobatbrynjones]

How refreshing to have a space which acknowledges both sides in this conflict and applies an intelligent understanding in interpreting events there.

[Namaerica]

Thank you for explaining such a difficult history so lucidly. My heart aches for every innocent involved.

[gfqfxet]

'Going back 3000 years ...' Rory, you are an absolute star and this should be required listening for everyone. Thank you both for opening a little window of sanity in a world of madness.

[trevleahy]

THank you for sharing. Never was there a more critical need for facts, trust, truth and transparency.

[Pippi-rippi]

This podcast is my favourite. I started with the rest is history years ago and I’m only now putting faces to voices. Thank you for all your amazing work.

[johnallard]

I’ve been meaning to catch your podcasts for literally months, but this is the 1st I’ve managed - helped for me by the YouTube format!
I think Alastair hit the nail on the head at the start when he says that the situation requires nuance that is lacking in mainstream media coverage. I was dimly aware that there was history, but Rory’s summary explains it very well, and I also love that he is at pains to say that other people will see things differently. It is very refreshing to have experts stating their understanding of a situation/ subject and simultaneously recognising that this is not the whole story. Thank you both.

[mgjobrien]

Excellent. I hope this overview reaches as many as possible.

[RogueDarkAgent]

Subscribed off the back of this conversation thanks very much. Always learning 💪🏼

[JC-KeepSmiling]

I so wish we had serious, measured and professional people like Rory in government. Quite a few MP's could learn a lot from his morals and the way he presents himself. Keep up the good work Rory and Alastair. 💙❤

[maxmont]

Very helpful and timely show. You present the issues clearly and perhaps as objectively as is possible. Thank you.

[Kentviking]

Thank you both...nice to hear some balanced and reasonable perspectives as well as usefully informative summaries on the history of a toxic situation which all reasonable people hope finds a peaceful solution as soon as possible

[arlenehuggins]

Thank you for explaining this to me. I have lived in Belfast all my life and just thankful for the GFA.

[eveapple]

I’m glad Rory left frontline politics, he was too good for the swamp and this way he kept his hands clean. He’s of much greater service as a thinker, educator and advisor. That’s his real talent - to counsel and advise, using his considerable talents of being able to analyze the journey from A to B. He can see the journey both past and future, and therefore provide very useful predictions that can help to figure out the best actions to take.

[richardgornalle]

Thank you gentlemen. This discussion is exactly what I need hear. What a mess. My heart bleeds for the innocent men, women and children from both "sides" who are experiencing suffering beyond my comprehension.

[marionjadon]

As someone who has lived in Israel for 43 years, and having developed strong connections with both Israelies and Palestinians, I found it very heartening to hear such a sensible, balanced presentation of the painful, heart breaking situation we are now in. Many thanks.

[jonathanmawdesley-thomas]

Rory, what a superb summary of the Israel/ Palestine conflict, balanced, clear and plenty of hair rearranging. Thank you .