1. The Arab-Israeli
Conflict

2. Warm-Up Questions
CPS Questions (1 - 2)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

3. Overview
Historical events that contributed to the founding of modern Israel
Historical events associated with the Six-Day War of 1967
How the Yom Kippur War of 1973 affected Arab-Israeli relations
The various attempts at lasting peace in the Middle East
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

4. Quick Write What do you think went through the minds of
Israeli soldiers walking through East Jerusalem
for the first time during the Six-Day War?
Describe how you think the Arabs of
the Old City felt.
(Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

5. Historical Events that Contributed to the Founding of Modern Israel
The 1947 United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine
Israeli War of Independence
The Suez Conflict of 1956
Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2001 The Christian Science Monitor
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

6. Historical Events Associated with the Six-Day War of 1967
During the 1960s, Syria repeatedly shelled Israeli border villages
In 1967 Israeli fighter aircraft struck back
Egypt (ally of Syria) ordered the UN forces out of Gaza and Sinai, and blockaded the Straits of Tiran
Chapter 1, Lesson 2
Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1995 The Christian Science Monitor

7. Historical Events Associated with the Six-Day War of 1967, cont.
Israel destroyed Egyptian, Syrian, and Jordanian aircraft
Next came a ground invasion of Sinai, and the Gaza Strip, Jordan, and then Syria
Swift and stunning victory for Israel
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

8. Historical Events Associated with the Six-Day War of 1967, cont.
Israel began to build new settlements in disputed territories
For nearly two years, the Egyptians and Israelis waged a low-level war
Chapter 1, Lesson 2
Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2001 The Christian Science Monitor

9. How the Yom Kippur War of 1973 Affected Arab-Israeli Relations
Israel rejected Egyptian leader Sadat’s peace overture
Egypt and Syria chose Yom Kippur to launch their surprise attack against Israel
Israel repelled the offensive
The Soviet Union and the United States quickly got involved in the war
The war shattered Israel’s image of invincibility
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

10. The Various Attempts at Lasting Peace in the Middle East
The Camp David Accords (1978)
The Oslo Accords (1993)
President Clinton’s summit in July 2000: broke down with no agreement
Chapter 1, Lesson 2
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11. Learning Check
CPS Questions (3 - 4)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

12. Activity 1: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Fill in the answers on the worksheet by matching each item in the left column with the definition in the right column that best matches it
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

13. Activity 2: The US Role in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
1. What role has the US played over the years in the Arab-Israeli conflict?
2. What role, if any, should the US play in the Arab-Israeli conflict in the future? Why?
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

14. Activity 3: Analysis of Peace Plans
1. What similarities and differences do you find when you compare the Camp David and Oslo Accords?
2. What sacrifices do you think each side will have to make in order to resolve the conflict?
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

15. Technology Enrichment: The Arab-Israeli Conflict Today
Research the current US president’s
views on the Arab-Israeli conflict
and peace initiatives
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

16. Review
In 1947 the UN announced a plan to divide Palestine into two states, one Jewish and the other Arab
The Six-Day War was a swift and stunning victory for Israel
Israel may have “won” the Yom Kippur War, but the war shattered Israel’s image of invincibility
The various attempts at lasting peace in the Middle East have included the Camp David Accords (1978), the Oslo Accords (1993), and President Clinton’s summit in 2000
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

17. Review Questions
CPS Questions (5 - 6)
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

18. Summary
Historical events that contributed to the founding of modern Israel
Historical events associated with the Six-Day War of 1967
How the Yom Kippur War of 1973 affected Arab-Israeli relations
The various attempts at lasting peace in the Middle East
Chapter 1, Lesson 2

19. Next…. Done—The Arab-Israeli Conflict Next—The Persian Gulf Wars
Peter Main / © 1991 The Christian Science Monitor
Chapter 1, Lesson 2