What if BOTH Israelis & Palestinians Are Right?

In this 25-minute video examining the history of the Israel-Arab conflict, Unpacked asks a difficult question: are both sides right?

In an attempt to explore possible answers, the video – suitable for middle and high school students – examines the key historical events that shaped the region and the ideological forces behind them. Students build an understanding of the Zionist movement and Palestinian nationalism and analyze the political and belief-based divides that have fueled conflict for decades. They learn about the 1947 UN partition plan, Israel’s independence, and multiple wars between Israel and neighboring Arab states.

Students also explore the history of Jewish settlements and Arab aggression and violence in the First and Second Intifadas. The video addresses efforts to achieve peace, Israel’s disengagement from Gaza, the rise of Hamas, and the Oct. 7 massacre and the war that followed.