Did the KGB Invent the Palestinians?

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During the Cold War, the Soviet Union spent millions funding Palestinian leaders in a proxy war between the U.S. and the USSR. But why would the USSR invest so much time and energy in backing a stateless and largely powerless group of people?

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How does the media influence our understanding of global relationships?
What makes propaganda a dangerous tool?
What makes someone a partner for peace?

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The way we consume and interpret media influences our understanding of global relationships.
Propaganda distorts reality by manipulating people’s emotions toward a specific cause.
Under certain circumstances, enemies may become partners for peace.