The “Greater Israel” Plan Has a Colossal Reach

The “Greater Israel” Plan Has a Colossal Reach

As a sovereign nation, the State of Israel has existed since 1948, following the end of the 30-year mandate for British administration of Palestine, when the Jewish Agency declared the territory as the independent state of Israel under Jewish control. Prior to independence, according to census data, the Jewish population of Palestine was some 32%, with Muslims comprising 60%. Civil war ensued, with neighboring Arab states helping the Palestinian…

Inside ‘Greater Israel’: myths and truths behind the long-time Zionist fantasy

The expansive territorial ambitions of creating a "Greater Israel" once seemed only to be a right-wing Zionist fantasy. Today, current events in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria show it might be closer than many ever thought possible.  By Qassam Muaddi  December 17, 2024   A photo that has gone viral on social media allegedly shows Israeli forces occupying the…