The 1948 Palestinian Nakba: The Fall of Lydda and Ramle
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1948 Nakba, focusing on the often-overlooked expulsion of the towns of Lydda and Ramle in July 1948. They discuss the military operation led by Yigal Allon, the role of the Alexandroni and Yiftach brigades, the controversial orders of David Ben-Gurion, and the mass exodus of some 50,000 Palestinians. The episode examines the strategic context, the debate over whether it was a deliberate ethnic cleansing, and the long-term consequences for the refugees. Through primary sources and historical analysis, they shed light on a pivotal moment that reshaped Palestine.
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