Prof Avi Shlaim on Gaza, Zionism & the Future of Israel-Palestine with Jugnu Mohsin | O1A2G

In this conversation, journalist Jugnu Mohsin speaks with Prof Avi Shlaim, Oxford historian and author of Genocide in Gaza and The Iron Wall. Prof Shlaim reflects on the historical origins of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the impact of the Balfour Declaration, British imperial policy in Palestine, the Nakba, the Oslo Accords, and the future of Gaza and Palestinian statehood. Drawing on decades of research, he explains how nationalism, colonial history, and great-power politics shaped one of the world’s longest-running conflicts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction – Prof Avi Shlaim & His Background 01:15 “Arab Jew” Identity: Baghdad, Israel & London 02:40 Israel’s Historical Claim to Palestine? 03:25 International Law & Israel’s Borders 04:13 Zionism, Nationalism & Israel’s Founding Ideology 05:46 The Balfour Declaration & Colonial Origins 06:25 Why the Gaza War Traces Back to Balfour (1917) 07:58 Nakba 1948 & Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians 09:34 Why Britain Backed the Zionist Project 10:05 Sykes-Picot, WWI & Imperial Strategy 12:16 Parallels: Partition of Palestine & Partition of India 14:27 Why Partition Was Not a Solution 15:02 Arab Revolt of 1936 & British Crackdown 17:09 Settler Colonialism & Western Support for Israel 18:34 Debate Within Israel & Jewish Dissent 19:03 Ottoman Empire vs Nationalist States 19:56 Nationalism & Its Role in the Conflict 21:01 PLO, Yasser Arafat & Palestinian Resistance 22:06 Oslo Accords: Hope or a Trap? 23:33 Netanyahu & Collapse of the Peace Process 24:19 Land vs Peace – Israel’s Strategic Choice 25:23 Current Israeli Government & Annexation Agenda 26:21 Arab States, Palestine & Regional Politics 27:43 Arab Peace Initiative Explained 28:45 Abraham Accords & Normalization with Israel 29:40 Why Palestinians See the Abraham Accords as Betrayal #AviShlaim #IsraelPalestine #Gaza #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #JugnuMohsin #Palestine #Israel #History #WorldPolitics ---------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to DRM News – your go-to source for breaking news and expert analysis on global affairs, showbiz, sports, AI, financial markets, and more. We believe that democracy dies in darkness, and we're committed to informing and educating you with unbiased, fact-based reporting. At DRM News, we operate independently, without influence from corporations, advertisers, or governments. We cover the stories that matter – even the ones others avoid – because you deserve the truth. Got a story idea or valuable feedback? 💡 Send us an email at [email protected] — whether it’s a tip, your opinion, or a topic you’d like to see covered. 🔔 Subscribe for daily updates 👍 Like, share, and comment to join the conversation 📢 Your voice matters – let us know what you think! #BreakingNews #InternationalNews #AI #Sports #Showbiz #FinancialMarkets #DRMNews DRM News YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media, All Copyrights Reserved. Subscribe to our channel for all the latest updates:    / @drmnewsinternational   Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow us on Instagram:   / drmnews_