Category: Middle East History
Explore the pivotal events, empires, and conflicts that have shaped the Middle East. This category dives into the region’s complex past—from ancient civilizations to modern geopolitics—offering context, clarity, and critical insight into the forces that continue to influence the world today.
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When Palestinians Burned Hope: The Forgotten Story of Musa Alami’s Vision
Introduction In 1955, a Palestinian-led mob torched a refugee rehabilitation project near Jericho. But this wasn’t a colonial outpost. It was the dream of Musa Alami, a respected Palestinian nationalist who sought to give his people dignity through education, agriculture, and self-reliance. He wasn’t in Israel. He wasn’t working with Zionists. He was in the…
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The Overlooked History of the Arab Slave Trade and Jewish Involvement
When people discuss the history of slavery, most focus on the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were taken to the Americas. However, the Arab slave trade, which lasted for over 1,300 years, remains one of history’s least acknowledged human rights atrocities. Unlike the transatlantic trade, which was abolished in the 19th century, Arab…