Early Jews and Arabs settled in the Middle East.Early Jews and Arabs settled in the Middle East. In A.D. 70, the Romans invaded and destroyed the Jewish capital of Jerusalem.In A.D. 70, the Romans invaded and destroyed the Jewish capital of Jerusalem. Many Jews were forced from the region they called Judah.Many Jews were forced from the region they called Judah.

The Jewish people never forgot their homeland. Their prayers ended with “next year in Jerusalem.” Their prayers ended with “next year in Jerusalem.”

The land of “Judah” became known as Palestine.The land of “Judah” became known as Palestine. Many of the Arabs who still lived there became Muslims (Islamic religion).Many of the Arabs who still lived there became Muslims (Islamic religion). Jerusalem became a holy city to Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.Jerusalem became a holy city to Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.

Jews began to move BACK to the region.Jews began to move BACK to the region. They wanted to recreate the Jewish state in their homeland.They wanted to recreate the Jewish state in their homeland. They called their movement Zionism.They called their movement Zionism.

After World War I, in 1918, the British officially gained control of the area and supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine.After World War I, in 1918, the British officially gained control of the area and supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine. This led to a conflict that still exists today.This led to a conflict that still exists today.

The United Nations, a new peace- keeping organization, made decisions about Palestine. The United Nations, a new peace- keeping organization, made decisions about Palestine.

In 1947, the U.N. decided to divide Palestine into two separate states- One for Jews. One for Arabs.

The population of Palestine was 85% Arab and they lived on the land that Jews also claimed.

The Jews were granted the area. area. Even though over 75% of this land was desert, the Jewish population was desperate to find a home and accepted this plan.

Israel was the name of the new Jewish state. (1948) Israel was the name of the new Jewish state. (1948) Arabs in the region did not accept the decision of the U.N. and declared war on Israel.

The Arabs rejected the plan because they wanted to prevent any Jewish control in Palestine. The Arabs were allocated the land. land.

The Jews won the war.The Jews won the war. Israel and surrounding Arab nations claimed the land that had belonged to the Palestinians.Israel and surrounding Arab nations claimed the land that had belonged to the Palestinians. Palestinians were left with no land.Palestinians were left with no land.

During the rest of the 20th century, there were many wars fought between Israel and Arab states. During the rest of the 20th century, there were many wars fought between Israel and Arab states.

The United States tried to help with peace talks and some Arab nations signed peace treaties with Israel.

But everything has NOT always been successful.But everything has NOT always been successful. Terrorism, or acts of violence, has been used to get what they want.Terrorism, or acts of violence, has been used to get what they want.

As the 21st century begins, the work for peace continues.As the 21st century begins, the work for peace continues. Tolerance and understanding of other cultures will be necessary for future cooperation.Tolerance and understanding of other cultures will be necessary for future cooperation.

What is the source of conflict in the Arab-Israeli World?What is the source of conflict in the Arab-Israeli World? –Dispute over who is rightfully entitled to the land –Who controls Jerusalem

Why do some cultures have conflict? –Differences in cultural traits such as religious, political, and economic issues –Geographical issues such as boundaries and resources

Why do some cultures cooperate? –Tolerance –Understanding –Compromise –Interdependence