Over the past week, horrendous images of violence, death and destruction have dominated news headlines, as tensions between Israel and Palestine have flared up once again.

For many outsiders, the source of the historical and current tension remains confusing as the region has a complex history when it comes to the long-running territorial dispute.

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Middle East affairs to unpack the historical background, what has prompted this latest spark in tensions, and whether Israelis and Palestinians might be headed for all-out war.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guest:

Dr Eyal Mayroz - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney

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