Avi Shlaim places Israel’s policy towards the Gaza Strip under an uncompromising lens. Israel has gone beyond land-grabbing and ethnic cleansing to commit the crime of all crimes – genocide.
Designed for both assembly and classroom delivery (KS3-5) this 40-minute whistlestop history (+ 20 minutes for Q&A) focusses on Britain’s role in Palestine, the Nakba (1947-1978) occupation and resistance, and the contemporary history of Gaza. Designed and delivered by Mike Scott-Baumann, Historian, Teacher and Author of Palestinians and Israelis: A Short History of Conflict (2023). Testimonials:…
This KS5 source analysis masterclass empowers students with the tools – critical source analysis training – and informed historical knowledge, to decipher and interrogate historical narratives and representations of Palestine and Israel. The interactive masterclass fosters a more nuanced discourse on historical legacies shaping our world today, empowering students to engage critically with the complexities…
Find the Balfour Project Mission statement here. Our workshops Through unique access to a curated archive, this 90-minute source analysis masterclass empowers students to interrogate historical narratives and representations, fosters open conversation, and prepares them for exams and future humanities studies. Can be tailored to KS3-5. Designed and facilitated by Eibhlin Priestley, Education Officer and…
by Adnan Mahmud The objective of this project is to bring attention to the issue of the use of harsh surveillance measures by the State of Israel towards its Palestinian and Arab populations. The aim is to increase awareness about the human rights implications of these measures and to shed light on the role that…
by Nicole Munson, Joel Stokes, Joe Haidar and Adnan Mahmud Storytelling has long been utilized by humans to keep histories alive and to preserve cultural identities. Although sometimes a source of conflict, storytelling has also been an effective tool for cross-community communication. The ability to create, keep, modify, and retell stories is unique to humans,…
Opinion: from the Israeli daily Haaretz It is one of the most enduring myths surrounding the 1948 war: The epic battle between a fearsome Arab Goliath and a new-born Israel to liberate Palestine. And it’s a fable that continues to inflict harm today. By Serai Assi May. 3, 2022 As Palestinians mark the 74th anniversary…
The Education Ministry has for many years been guilty of replacing historical facts with political views about key aspects of the formation of the state. We must regain control of our educational system. Published in Haaretz in January 2016. By Shaul Arieli Our culture is characterized by endless reams of information, which we receive unfiltered,…
Guidance for Teaching Controversial Issues Advice from the National Education Union – Conflict in the Middle East: Issues for Schools. National Education Union (NEU)This guidance identifies challenges which teachers may face teaching this topic and provides guidance on how to approach the topic skilfully. Independence or Catastrophe? Teaching Palestine through Multiple Perspectives Samia Shoman, Rethinking Schools…
This article from Haaretz, which was published in July 2019, describes how Israel is suppressing information on what actually happened during the Nakba.