Why Won’t Arab Countries Accept Palestinian Refugees?

The Israel Gaza War has brought to light many things. For instance, many condemn Israel for allegedly besieging Gaza and preventing the free flow of people and goods. Yet these same people ignore the fact that Gaza has a border with Egypt, and that Egypt also prevents its fellow Arabs from freely moving in and out of the border. This situation exists within a broader context. Israel has been in a state of conflict with Gaza for decades and so their desire to control the flow of weapons and fighters in Gaza is understandable. But why would an Arab country also be concerned? This clip explores the tumultuous and disruptive history of Palestinians in the Arab world and helps to shed light on the current situation.

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