1. Bell-ringer: By examining this map, explain in your own words what happened to Palestinian land in the years 1947-2000.

2. The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict World Studies

3. 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.

4. Palestine, Now and Then

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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…

8. 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. 1967- Six Days War- Israel adds the West Bank and Gaza Strip. 1967- Six Days War- Israel adds the West Bank and Gaza Strip. 1949-today: Violence and threats of violence continue between the Arab world and Israel. 1949-today: Violence and threats of violence continue between the Arab world and Israel.

11. The Arab-Israeli Conflict Today The conflict continues today, specifically the conflict between the Palestinian people and Israel. The conflict continues today, specifically the conflict between the Palestinian people and Israel. Palestinians are under control of Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Palestinians are under control of Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Palestinians use violence to resist perceived Israeli oppression. Palestinians use violence to resist perceived Israeli oppression. Israel responds with military force towards Palestinian targets. Israel responds with military force towards Palestinian targets.

12. Example: Munich Olympics 1972 At the 1972 Olympics in Munich Germany, 8 Palestinian terrorists took 11 Israeli athletes hostage…they wanted Israel to release Palestinian prisoners. At the 1972 Olympics in Munich Germany, 8 Palestinian terrorists took 11 Israeli athletes hostage…they wanted Israel to release Palestinian prisoners. All 11 Jews were killed, as well as 5 of the 8 Palestinians. All 11 Jews were killed, as well as 5 of the 8 Palestinians.

13. Effects of the Conflict The Middle East is unstable and constantly at war. The Middle East is unstable and constantly at war. Terrorist attacks have become common. Terrorist attacks have become common. Thousands have died and hundreds of thousands have lost their homes. Thousands have died and hundreds of thousands have lost their homes. America’s strong support of Israel led to feelings of anger towards the U.S. by Arab nations….this had led to terrorist attacks on U.S. interests. America’s strong support of Israel led to feelings of anger towards the U.S. by Arab nations….this had led to terrorist attacks on U.S. interests.

14. 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) have made at least some effort to reach a truce. Many U.S. Presidents (Carter, Clinton, Bush) 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.

15. Rabin, Clinton, Arafat

16. Netanyahu, Obama, Abbas

17. Something to think about…