Bell-ringer: By examining this map, explain in your own words what happened to Palestinian land in the years

The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict World Studies

Who is a Palestinian and who is an Israeli? A Palestinian is a person who traces their roots to the land of Palestine. A Palestinian is a person who traces their roots to the land of Palestine. Today, Palestinians live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip territories, as well as various countries throughout SW Asia and the World. Today, Palestinians live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip territories, as well as various countries throughout SW Asia and the World. An Israeli is a person who lives in the country of Israel, usually a person of Jewish descent. An Israeli is a person who lives in the country of Israel, usually a person of Jewish descent.

Palestine, Now and Then

Why study this? 1. Palestinians believe that they should have their own country, instead of living in territories controlled by Israel. 1. Palestinians believe that they should have their own country, instead of living in territories controlled by Israel. 2. The U.S. strongly supports Israel and this has angered many Arabs. 2. The U.S. strongly supports Israel and this has angered many Arabs. 3. The U.S. has been involved in the peace process between these two groups for decades. 3. The U.S. has been involved in the peace process between these two groups for decades.

Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Pre-WWI- the Palestinian Arabs lived in the area called Palestine. Very few Jews lived in this area. Pre-WWI- the Palestinian Arabs lived in the area called Palestine. Very few Jews lived in this area. After WWI, the British gained control of this land and many Jews began to move in. Zionism is the belief that Jews should return to their historic homeland. After WWI, the British gained control of this land and many Jews began to move in. Zionism is the belief that Jews should return to their historic homeland. Arabs saw this rapid growth of Jewish immigrants as a threat to their homeland and their identity as a people.Arabs saw this rapid growth of Jewish immigrants as a threat to their homeland and their identity as a people. Palestinians wanted to form their own state and did not want to give away land.Palestinians wanted to form their own state and did not want to give away land.

Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict After WWII, the United Nations declared that Palestine would be split into two nations, Israel and Palestine. After WWII, the United Nations declared that Palestine would be split into two nations, Israel and Palestine. The Jews were devastated by the Holocaust and desired their own “safe” homeland.The Jews were devastated by the Holocaust and desired their own “safe” homeland. Israel declared it’s independence and moved into this land…the Palestinians voted against this decision. Israel declared it’s independence and moved into this land…the Palestinians voted against this decision. The next day, the real conflict began… The next day, the real conflict began…

Arab-Israeli Timeline May 1948: The day after Israel declared its independence, the countries of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq declared war on Israel. Israel fought back swiftly and won. May 1948: The day after Israel declared its independence, the countries of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq declared war on Israel. Israel fought back swiftly and won. Dec. 1948: Israel controls almost all of the land that was originally Palestinian, except for the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Dec. 1948: Israel controls almost all of the land that was originally Palestinian, except for the West Bank and the Gaza Strip Six Days War- Israel adds the West Bank and Gaza Strip Six Days War- Israel adds the West Bank and Gaza Strip today: Violence and threats of violence continue between the Arab world and Israel today: Violence and threats of violence continue between the Arab world and Israel.

The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Today The conflict continues today. The conflict continues today. Currently, Palestinians are under control of Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Currently, Palestinians are under control of Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Many other Palestinians are refugees. Many other Palestinians are refugees. Palestinians often use violence to resist perceived Israeli oppression. Palestinians often use violence to resist perceived Israeli oppression. Israel responds with military force towards Palestinian targets. Israel responds with military force towards Palestinian targets.

Possible Solutions Two State Solution Creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Both sides support but…. Both sides support but…. Borders Jerusalem Returning refugees One State Solution All Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Strip all unite into 1 country. All Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Strip all unite into 1 country. All citizens share equal rights regardless of religion/ ethnicity. All citizens share equal rights regardless of religion/ ethnicity. Not as popular as two state solution Not as popular as two state solution

What would it look like?

The Peace Process Attempts to make peace between Palestinian and Israeli people began in the 1970’s. Attempts to make peace between Palestinian and Israeli people began in the 1970’s. Many U.S. Presidents (Carter, Clinton, Bush, Obama) have made at least some effort to reach a truce. Many U.S. Presidents (Carter, Clinton, Bush, Obama) have made at least some effort to reach a truce. As of today, no peace has been achieved. As of today, no peace has been achieved.

Rabin, Clinton, Arafat

Netanyahu, Obama, Abbas

Something to think about…