How David Ben Gurion Got the Palestinians Wrong in 1948 The establishment of Israel in 1948 marked a turning point in the Middle East, one that would have far reaching consequences for the region and its inhabitants.
At the heart of this story lies a fundamental miscalculation by David Ben Gurion, who believed that the Palestinian population would be easily displaced and assimilate into neighboring Arab countries.
Ben Gurion's conviction was rooted in a flawed understanding of the Palestinian people's identity and determination to preserve their homeland. However, his prediction proved spectacularly wrong.