The Israel-Palestine Landscape

<p>Well, he was in for a surprise, because, as it turned out, anti-Semitism was everywhere in France. As a Jew, Herzel knew all about it. In fact, it was a way of life in his homeland. But in post-revolution France, Herzel expected better.</p> <p>And then came a famous military scandal, the Dreyfus Affair. A French captain was accused of selling military secrets to Germany. He too was a Jew. The conviction later turned out to be false. But Herzel had seen enough. There was a massive outpouring of anti-Semitism. Jews were being targeted and abused. This episode made Herzel realize his life&rsquo;s mission.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-urban-oasis/historical-echoes-the-making-and-unmaking-of-the-israel-palestine-landscape-864232f0677c"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>