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History Shorts: The Gulf War on TV

The Gulf War changed how battles were fought, and how they were seen at home.

How the Israeli‑Palestinian Conflict Began

Learn about the diverse religious and political history that brought about the Israeli‑Palestinian Conflict. See how WWI and WWII influenced the establishment of the nation state of Israel in 1948, which gave rise to the Six‑Day War, the Oslo Accords and Hamas.

Here’s Why the Oslo Accords Failed

Learn about the Israeli‑Palestinian Conflict and how it led to President Carter’s Camp David Accords. See how that temporary peace agreement brought on the Oslo Accords, which became overrun by dissenting voices and extreme violence from both sides.

Here’s How The Arab Spring Started and How It Affected the World

Learn how The Arab Spring started in Tunisia in 2011, causing a ripple effect of democratic demonstrations in countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Discover how the use of technology helped spur on revolution, both good and bad.

Here’s How the Six‑Day War Changed the Map of the Middle East

Learn how the Six‑Day War between Israel and its Palestinian Arab rivals — Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Iraq — redrew the map of the Middle East in 1967. See how Israel’s preemptive military attacks decimated its enemies and doubled its territory.

Here’s How the Camp David Accords Impacted the Middle East

Learn about the contentious history between Israel and Egypt and President Carter’s role in bringing both leaders—Israeli Prime Minister Begin and Egyptian President Sadat—to Camp David to establish a framework for peace in the Middle East.

Iran‑Iraq War

The eight‑year war between Iran and Iraq cost billions of dollars in damages and claimed millions of lives, but resulted in no real benefit to either side.

Persian Gulf War

Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait set off a brief but consequential conflict involving an international coalition of forces led by the United States.

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