The ottoman empire quickly collapsed after world war i, and its extensive lands were divvied up between the french and british. While the french gained control of the levant, which would later become modern day nations like syria, the british were given the mandate for palestine from the newly created league of nations. The british mandate for palestine gave the british control over the lands that have since become jordan, israel, the west bank, and the gaza strip. The terms of the british mandate incorporated the language of the balfour declaration, recognizing the "historical connection of the jewish people with palestine." The british were also tasked with creating a jewish state, which the united states congress endorsed in 1922.
Highlights of this book include:
- A thorough history and analysis of the conflict, enabling readers to gain a well-rounded understanding and engage in enlightened conversations.
- Insightful exploration of the geopolitics and possible ramifications, offering guidance on supporting peaceful resolutions.
- Unveiling the humanitarian aspects, with balanced perspectives from both sides, suggesting avenues for the international community's involvement in upholding human rights.
- A focus on fostering empathy and mutual respect, ensuring readers can navigate this sensitive topic without adding to the existing divisions.
Muslim relics have become sought after relatively recently, since in the tradition of islam it is customary to bury the deceased together with his belongings. However, many religious relics have rather controversial origins. Sometimes the faithful sincerely worship artful forgeries masquerading as holy relics and things that supposedly belonged to saints. The real sanctuaries are carefully guarded and are not always accessible to believers. They are brought out for public viewing on especially festive days. It is often represented as creating a special ritual.