A Look Back at the History of Jewish Life in Gaza
Jewish Gaza. They say: 'Jews are occupiers in Gaza.' But the ancient synagogue of Gaza proves otherwise. Built around 508 AD, a magnificent synagogue stood in Gaza during the Byzantine period, serving a thriving Jewish…
Assessment
A 6th-century synagogue floor found in Gaza City in 1965 is being invoked to argue that Jewish presence in Gaza predates modern political conflicts. The mosaic, depicting King David in Hebrew, challenges the narrative of Jews solely as occupiers. The piece stakes a historical claim, but the modern implications are left unaddressed.