Ilan Pappe, a renowned Israeli historian, challenges common perceptions of the Gaza Strip's history. He asserts that prior to 1948, Gaza was not known as a "strip" but was a cosmopolitan town with a rich, diverse culture.

In a video circulating online from January 2024, Pappe emphasises that the term "Gaza Strip" emerged post-1948, following the Israeli invasion, reshaping Gaza’s identity and geography.

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