The 1948 Battle of Jerusalem: Behind the Siege Lines
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In this episode of The History of Palestine, Lucas and Luna take you inside the 1948 siege of Jerusalem—not the well-known convoys and starvation, but the lesser-told story of the battle for control of the city's neighborhoods and the role of the Arab irregulars. They explore how Palestinian fighters, led by figures like Abd al-Qadir al-Husseini, defended the western suburbs, and how the Haganah's Operation Nachshon broke the blockade. The conversation also touches on the strategic importance of the Castel fortress, the death of al-Husseini, and how the fall of the Arab neighborhoods shaped the city's division for decades. Lucas explains the logistical nightmares, the human cost, and the long-term consequences of the fighting, while Luna asks sharp questions about the military tactics and the political fallout. This is a deep dive into a pivotal moment that defined modern Jerusalem.
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