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The ongoing struggle between Israel and Palestine is one of the world’s most bitter conflicts. But what’s the history behind it? Middle East expert Michael Scott-Baumann explores its origins from the Ottoman Empire to the present day.

He examines the key flash points, the early involvement of the British, the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, the Six Day War of 1967 and Trump’s peace plan, pitched as “the deal of the century”. He explores why efforts to restore peace have continually failed and what it might take to succeed. An indispensable event for anyone seeking to understand the context behind today’s headlines.