Tag: news archive series
Know Your History: Jerusalem Sanitation (NY Times Nov 10, 1919)
Jewish initiatives to improve the infrastructure of Jerusalem for the benefit of all inhabitants
Know Your History: There’s Something About Lifta
The village of Lifta is often described by Israel haters as a wealthy, historically palestinian village that was ethnically cleansed by Israel. But what's the truth?
Know Your History: The Desolation of Palestine (NY Times May 3, 1880)
I've dealt with it before: contrary to the palestinian Arab narrative, the land was a desolate mess before the mass immigration of Jews returning to their indigenous homeland. But it never hurts to provide more proof.
Know Your History: Palestinian Art (NY Times Dec 11, 1929)
The term "Palestinian" to refer to the Arabs who were living here pre-1948, as well as their descendants, is a relatively recent invention. Here's another example showing this.
Know Your History: The Battle of Gaza (NY Times April 15, 1917)
When the New York Times reported factually
The New York Times Has Truly Hit a Wall
There was a time the New York Times would never have dreamed of writing something like this
Know Your History: The ‘Palestinian Refugees’ (NY Times May 19, 1957)
A revealing and important read
Know Your History: ‘Same Arab Race’ in Syria and Palestine (NY Times Sept 1,...
More proof there was no separate “palestinian” identity, and that the Arabs in the area considered themselves part of Syria.
Know Your History: Restriction on Access to Jerusalem Holy Site & Subsequent Strike (NY...
Some more historical context you need to know about
Know Your History: Muslim Snipers From Temple Mount (NY Times Oct 20, 1938)
From almost 80 years ago
Know Your History: Jews Transforming The Land (NY Times, 1890-1912)
More illuminating reports from the New York Times back in the day
Know Your History: The Jewish And Arab Reactions To The Partition Plan (British Pathé)
British Pathé news story on the respective reactions of the Jews and Arabs to the partition plan
