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What was a significant factor that led to the idea of statehood among Jews around 1900?
What was a significant factor that led to the idea of statehood among Jews around 1900?
What was the outcome of World War I in the Middle East?
What was the outcome of World War I in the Middle East?
How did Christians treat Jews and Muslims during their brief rule?
How did Christians treat Jews and Muslims during their brief rule?
What was the ultimate goal of the British in Palestine?
What was the ultimate goal of the British in Palestine?
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How did the Jews and Arabs coexist in the Middle Ages?
How did the Jews and Arabs coexist in the Middle Ages?
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What was the response of Arab leaders to the British and Jewish Zionists?
What was the response of Arab leaders to the British and Jewish Zionists?
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What was the significance of Jerusalem in the history of Israel and Palestine?
What was the significance of Jerusalem in the history of Israel and Palestine?
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What led to the acceleration of the Jewish Zionist plan for statehood?
What led to the acceleration of the Jewish Zionist plan for statehood?
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What was the duration of Arab control over the region?
What was the duration of Arab control over the region?
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What was the outcome of the 2,000 years since the founding of Judaism?
What was the outcome of the 2,000 years since the founding of Judaism?
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What was the outcome of the UN General Assembly's plan to divide Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states?
What was the outcome of the UN General Assembly's plan to divide Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states?
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What was the result of the 1948 war between Israel and the Arab countries?
What was the result of the 1948 war between Israel and the Arab countries?
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What happened to the Palestinian Arabs during the 1948 war?
What happened to the Palestinian Arabs during the 1948 war?
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What was the outcome of the 1967 war between Israel and Arab countries?
What was the outcome of the 1967 war between Israel and Arab countries?
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What was the result of the deal between Israel and the PLO in 1993?
What was the result of the deal between Israel and the PLO in 1993?
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What was the outcome of the 2006 Palestinian parliamentary election?
What was the outcome of the 2006 Palestinian parliamentary election?
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What was the impact of the 1948 war on the population of Israel?
What was the impact of the 1948 war on the population of Israel?
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What has been the impact of Israel's settlement construction in the occupied territories?
What has been the impact of Israel's settlement construction in the occupied territories?
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What was the outcome of the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005?
What was the outcome of the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005?
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What has been the relationship between Hamas and Fatah since 2006?
What has been the relationship between Hamas and Fatah since 2006?
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What led to the establishment of an emergency Fatah-controlled government in the West Bank?
What led to the establishment of an emergency Fatah-controlled government in the West Bank?
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Who is currently leading the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank?
Who is currently leading the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank?
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What is the main obstacle to the two-state solution?
What is the main obstacle to the two-state solution?
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What is the purpose of the tunnels dug by Hamas under the Gaza-Israeli border?
What is the purpose of the tunnels dug by Hamas under the Gaza-Israeli border?
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What is the main criticism of Israel's response to Hamas?
What is the main criticism of Israel's response to Hamas?
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What is the main argument against the one-state solution from an Israeli perspective?
What is the main argument against the one-state solution from an Israeli perspective?
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What is the approximate number of Jews that would live in a combined Arab-Israeli state?
What is the approximate number of Jews that would live in a combined Arab-Israeli state?
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Who is the current leader of Hamas?
Who is the current leader of Hamas?
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What is the main goal of the two-state solution?
What is the main goal of the two-state solution?
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What is the current status of the Gaza Strip?
What is the current status of the Gaza Strip?
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Study Notes
History of Israel and Palestine
- The land of Israel and Palestine has changed hands many times throughout history due to battles for control
- The establishment of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religions made the land, especially Jerusalem, a uniquely holy place
- For about 1,000 years in the Middle Ages, Arabs controlled the area and lived relatively peacefully with Jews
World War I and the Rise of Zionism
- Around 1900, the idea of statehood emerged, and many Jews wanted a country of their own
- Large numbers of Jews started returning to Palestine with the goal of creating a Jewish state
- World War I led to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, and the British were given a mandate over Palestine
- Jewish Zionists seized the opportunity to accelerate their plan for statehood
Post-WWII and the Establishment of Israel
- After WWII, hundreds of thousands of Jews came to Palestine, and the UN General Assembly passed a plan to divide Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states
- The Arab League rejected the plan, and the Jewish leadership declared the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948
- Israel gained recognition from the US, Soviet Union, and other countries
- Arab countries invaded Palestine, but Israel emerged victorious, controlling 60% of the land originally planned for the Arab state
- Over 700,000 Palestinian Arabs fled or were kicked out of their homes, while a similar number of Jews migrated to Israel from Arab lands
Six-Day War and its Consequences
- In 1967, Israel launched a surprise invasion, winning control of the Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights
- Fewer than 1,000 Israeli troops were killed, while over 20,000 Arab soldiers died, went missing, or were captured
- Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs left their homes
Modern Developments
- Israel built up its security capabilities and constructed settlements in occupied territories, despite being declared illegal under international law
- In 1993, Israel struck a deal with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, allowing Palestinians to set up a government in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
- The Palestinian Authority was established, led by Yasser Arafat, but a split occurred, leading to the rise of the extremist Islamic party, Hamas
- In 2006, Hamas won the Palestinian parliamentary election, and a violent power struggle ensued between Hamas and Fatah
- Today, there are two distinct Palestines: the West Bank, led by Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah, and the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas
Solutions to the Conflict
- The two-state solution, where Israel and Palestine would be two sovereign countries, is the most widely accepted solution
- The one-state solution, where a single state would ensure equal rights for all citizens, is an alternative compromise
- Obstacles to a resolution include the presence of Jewish settlers in Palestinian areas, the instability of the Gaza Strip, and control of Jerusalem
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Explore the centuries-old history of Israel and Palestine, from the battles for control to the holy significance of Jerusalem and the peaceful coexistence of different religions.
