1967 was a decisive—perhaps the decisive—year in Israel’s history. The results of the Six Day War reunited the state of Israel with the land of Israel, returned Jerusalem to Jewish sovereignty for the first time in two millennia, dealt a decisive defeat to the rejectionist pan-Arab world, spawned the U.S.-Israel alliance, ultimately paved the path for peace with two of Israel’s neighbors, and gripped the world.

But was it decisive? What exactly did it decide? 1967 issues form the core difference—not the role of the state, nor the economy—between right and left in Israel. After more than a half-century, Israelis, Americans, and many others continue to see Israel through the lens of 1967.

In this episode, Ari discusses these questions with Gabriel Scheinmann. They trace the origins of current issues to their proper roots so as to better understand the challenges and choices facing Israel's leaders and people. Perhaps 1967 wasn't nearly as decisive as we all believe.

Dr. Gabriel Scheinmann is the director of the Alexander Hamilton Society, an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting constructive debate on contemporary issues in foreign, economic, and national security policy.

Learn more about the course here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r7mhfypv71pt9yj/The%20Legacy%20of%201967.pdf?dl=0