Gestern • 6 Min.

This is the English version of a German episode. In 1903, Theodor Herzl was facing a proposal that nearly split the Zionist movement in two: a Jewish state in East Africa instead of the Middle East. This episode is about how a pogrom in Russia, a British colonial secretary, and a misunderstanding over the name “Uganda” almost changed the history of Israel completely. Want to support the work behind “Israel, Explained”? Become a monthly supporter, with an optional name credit and ad-free episodes:⁠ https://patreon.com/Israelkurzerklart⁠ Or make a one-time contribution of any amount:⁠ https://buymeacoffee.com/israelkurzerklaert⁠ Thank you! Questions, feedback, or topic suggestions: podcast@elisabeth-krafft.de Editorial & Production: Elisabeth Krafft Originally published in German as: Warum lag Israels Zukunft beinahe in Ostafrika? This podcast was translated with the help of AI.