The story of the land between the river and the sea is more complicated than most visuals show. Over time, control shifted between the Ottoman Empire, the British Mandate, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority. Borders changed, proposals were rejected, and sovereignty was disputed. What some call “shrinking Palestine” ignores treaties, peace offers, and the first moments Palestinians gained self-rule. Understanding the real history reveals a far more complex and nuanced reality.
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