History of a handshake
The past 62 years of the Arab-Israeli conflict have included its fair share of towering personalities and iconic events. From Israel’s 1948 declaration of independence to Operation Cast Lead, the struggle has come to define the Middle East and its inhabitants. This photo essay brings you an overview of the leaders, military struggles, and diplomatic ...
The past 62 years of the Arab-Israeli conflict have included its fair share of towering personalities and iconic events. From Israel's 1948 declaration of independence to Operation Cast Lead, the struggle has come to define the Middle East and its inhabitants. This photo essay brings you an overview of the leaders, military struggles, and diplomatic wrangling that has brought the region no shortage of bloodshed, and no sign of peace.
David Kenner was Middle East editor at Foreign Policy from 2013-2018.
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