The Arab-Israeli conflict originated in a fight for land that transformed into a political and religious clash. Throughout the years, Jews and Palestinians fail to peacefully coexist in a land they both believe they are entitled to reside in. The territory, which is only 10,000 square miles, encompasses a wide range of people with different cultures and religious backgrounds. The Palestinians are defined as the Arabs who are of mainly members of a Christian, Muslim, or Druze religion and whose historical roots trace to the property defined by the British mandate borders, Palestine. The Israelis are labeled as residents in the state of Israel who have a Jewish religious background and seek refuge in the state in relief of anti-Semitism. The
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Throughout history, it is evident that colonial powers such as the United States, Britain, and France presided over Palestinian life. Therefore, Palestinians have grown eager to identify themselves as independent entities united in a territory they can consider their own. Palestinians reject the historical and religious reasons that Jews use to justify their residency in Palestine. Palestinians argue that since they have been inhabitants of the land for hundreds of years, they deserve the land. Palestinian Liberation Organization was formed in 1964 to serve as an umbrella for the various Palestinian parties in the world. Those within the group embodied the individuals who lived in Palestine before the creation of Israel. The organization’s main platform is for the complete elimination of Israeli sovereignty in Palestine. In addition, it strives to destroy the existence of Zionism in the Middle East. The organization presents a very violent and aggressive campaign that has gained them little support, …show more content…
For example, the United Nations employed Resolution 242 which rejects the right for Israelis and Palestinians to forcefully and aggressively steal one another’s land. It also demands the restoration of territory lost by Palestinians during wars. The resolution attempted to push the Arabs and Israelis towards peacefully coexisting, nonetheless, it remains unsuccessful. Additionally, all Arab states except Libya gathered at the Beirut Summit of the Arab League to endorse a plan for peace. The peace initiative presented an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict by offering recognition of Israel and stabilized relations among Arab states in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied since 1967. Hatred and anger is still eminent among the two groups occupying Palestine with little progress towards peaceful
Throughout history, it is evident that colonial powers such as the United States, Britain, and France presided over Palestinian life. Therefore, Palestinians have grown eager to identify themselves as independent entities united in a territory they can consider their own. Palestinians reject the historical and religious reasons that Jews use to justify their residency in Palestine. Palestinians argue that since they have been inhabitants of the land for hundreds of years, they deserve the land. Palestinian Liberation Organization was formed in 1964 to serve as an umbrella for the various Palestinian parties in the world. Those within the group embodied the individuals who lived in Palestine before the creation of Israel. The organization’s main platform is for the complete elimination of Israeli sovereignty in Palestine. In addition, it strives to destroy the existence of Zionism in the Middle East. The organization presents a very violent and aggressive campaign that has gained them little support, …show more content…
For example, the United Nations employed Resolution 242 which rejects the right for Israelis and Palestinians to forcefully and aggressively steal one another’s land. It also demands the restoration of territory lost by Palestinians during wars. The resolution attempted to push the Arabs and Israelis towards peacefully coexisting, nonetheless, it remains unsuccessful. Additionally, all Arab states except Libya gathered at the Beirut Summit of the Arab League to endorse a plan for peace. The peace initiative presented an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict by offering recognition of Israel and stabilized relations among Arab states in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from territories occupied since 1967. Hatred and anger is still eminent among the two groups occupying Palestine with little progress towards peaceful