Jakub Osowski

A House Divided: The Story of Israel and Palestine

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"A House Divided" is a deep-dive podcast that chronicles the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This isn't a show about taking sides; it's a journey into the past, designed to help you understand one of the world's most complex and enduring struggles. In each episode, we unpack the pivotal moments that shaped this conflict—from the rise of Zionism and Arab nationalism in the 19th century to the creation of the State of Israel, the wars, the peace treaties, and the present-day reality.

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Jakub Osowski

Episodes

4. Hebron Massacre and the British Commissions 03.11.2025 31:08

Join us as we delve into the tumultuous events of the 1929 riots in Palestine, focusing intensely on the horrific Hebron Massacre . This episode explores the immediate violence and its lasting legacy, which tragically marked the beginning of a cycle of conflict between communities in the region. We will examine the subsequent British commissions of inquiry established in the wake of the bloodshed....

3. The Dual Mandate: Conflict in British Palestine 23.10.2025 34:27

How did a seemingly impossible promise ignite decades of conflict? This episode dives into the British Mandate for Palestine between 1922 and 1936, analysing the administration's "fatal contradiction" : the irreconcilable commitment to both supporting a Jewish national home and safeguarding Arab rights . We trace how the inconsistent regulation of immigration and land transfer served...

2. Britain's Contradictory Middle East Promises in WWI 24.09.2025 23:37

Join us as we dive into the secret deals and conflicting promises that reshaped the Middle East. We'll unpack the three mutually exclusive agreements Great Britain made during World War I that laid the foundation for decades of conflict. The McMahon-Hussein Correspondence (1915-1916): We explore the pledge to support a vast, independent Arab kingdom in exchange for a revolt against the Ottoman...

1. The Seeds of Conflict: Zionism and Arab Nationalism 18.09.2025 26:52

Join us as we explore the parallel rise of two powerful movements that shaped the modern Middle East. In this episode, we delve into the late 19th and early 20th centuries to uncover the intertwined origins of Zionism and Arab nationalism . We'll trace Zionism's roots from European Jewish communities seeking a safe haven from widespread antisemitism and their aspiration for a sovereign state in Pa...