Part 2 of the The Z Word focuses on three key figures: Jabotinsky, Ben-Gurion, and Begin. These men would go on to establish armed groups known as the Haganah, the Irgun, and the Lehi a.k.a the Stern Gang. Listen to find out more about how these Zionist groups helped to establish the State of Israel. This is a history lesson they do not teach in schools.

References:

Pappe, Ilan. A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict. Simon and Schuster, 2024.

Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed. “The Surprising History of the Israeli Defence Forces.” Middle East Eye, United Kingdom, October 23, 2024. Video, 32 min., 14 sec. ⁠htt ...