The Hundred Years War On Palestine
We often try to make sense of intractable conflicts by focusing on the latest headline, the most recent flashpoint, or a specific historical date. But what if the very act of segmenting history prevents us from seeing the true nature of the struggle? Rashid Khalidi argues that the conflict in Palestine is not a series of disconnected events, but a continuous 'Hundred Years War' – a century-long struggle for land, identity, and self-determination. This perspective reveals how generations have inherited not just the physical landscape, but also the unresolved grievances, the strategies of resistance, and the profound emotional weight of a conflict that never truly ends, only changes form. It shows how the past isn't just prologue; it's the living present, shaping every decision, every displacement, and every act of defiance. Understanding this continuous thread is crucial to grasping why the echoes of 1917 still resonate so powerfully today.