Photo: #An art installation on the ground depicting Palestine under the British mandate is seen in Gaza City during celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the 'Nakba' (catastrophe) on May 13, 2008. As Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary, Palestinians commemorate the Nakba, the expulsion of some 700,000 people during the 1948 war, an event that for them is the core of the decades-old Middle East conflict.

Audio

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Talk of the Nation®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

The story of Israel

Broadcast: Midday, 05/13/2008, 11:00 a.m.

Listen to program

As Israel reaches its 60th anniversary, Professor Michael Barnett of the University of Minnesota talks about the history and politics of the founding of Israel.

Guests

  • Michael Barnett: Harold Stassen Chair of International Relations at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and an adjunct professor of political science at the University of Minnesota

More from MPR

Resources

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools
  2. Builders prepare for stricter rules on lead paint
  3. Schmidt Brewery to sell pristine spring water
  4. Historical Society seeking applicants for $7M in grants
  5. John Hope Bryant on leading with love

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.