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

Bell-ringer: By examining this map, explain Bell-ringer: By examining this map, explain in your own words what happened to in your own words what happened to

Palestinian land in the years 1947-2000.Palestinian land in the years 1947-2000.

The Palestinian-Israeli The Palestinian-Israeli ConflictConflict

World StudiesWorld Studies

Who is a Palestinian and who is an Who is a Palestinian and who is an Israeli?Israeli?

A Palestinian is a person who traces their A Palestinian is a person who traces their roots to the land of Palestine.roots to the land of Palestine.

Today, Palestinians live in the Today, Palestinians live in the West Bank West Bank and and Gaza StripGaza Strip territories, as well as territories, as well as various countries throughout SW Asia and various countries throughout SW Asia and the World. the World.

An An IsraeliIsraeli is a person who lives in the is a person who lives in the country of Israel, usually a person of country of Israel, usually a person of Jewish descent. Jewish descent.

Palestine, Now and Then Palestine, Now and Then

Why study this?Why study this?

1. Palestinians believe that they 1. Palestinians believe that they should have their own country, should have their own country, instead of living in territories instead of living in territories controlled by Israel. controlled by Israel.

2. The U.S. strongly supports Israel 2. The U.S. strongly supports Israel and this has angered many Arabs. and this has angered many Arabs.

3. The U.S. has been involved in the 3. The U.S. has been involved in the peace process between these two peace process between these two groups for decades. groups for decades.

Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli ConflictConflict

Pre-WWI- the Palestinian Arabs lived in the Pre-WWI- the Palestinian Arabs lived in the area called Palestine. Very few Jews lived in area called Palestine. Very few Jews lived in this area.this area.

After WWI, the British gained control of this After WWI, the British gained control of this land and many Jews began to move in. land and many Jews began to move in. ZionismZionism is the belief that Jews should is the belief that Jews should return to their historic homeland. return to their historic homeland. • Arabs saw this rapid growth of Jewish Arabs saw this rapid growth of Jewish

immigrants as a threat to their homeland immigrants as a threat to their homeland and their identity as a people.and their identity as a people.

• Palestinians wanted to form their own Palestinians wanted to form their own state and did not want to give away land.state and did not want to give away land.

Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli ConflictConflict

After WWII, the United Nations After WWII, the United Nations declared that Palestine would be split declared that Palestine would be split into two nations, Israel and Palestine. into two nations, Israel and Palestine. • The Jews were devastated by the Holocaust The Jews were devastated by the Holocaust

and desired their own “safe” homeland. and desired their own “safe” homeland. Israel declared it’s independence and Israel declared it’s independence and

moved into this land…the moved into this land…the Palestinians voted against this Palestinians voted against this decision.decision.

The next day, the real conflict The next day, the real conflict began…began…

Arab-Israeli TimelineArab-Israeli Timeline May 1948May 1948: The day after Israel declared its : The day after Israel declared its

independence, the countries of Egypt, Lebanon, independence, the countries of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq declared war on Israel. Israel Syria, and Iraq declared war on Israel. Israel fought back swiftly and won. fought back swiftly and won.

Dec. 1948Dec. 1948: Israel controls almost all of the land : Israel controls almost all of the land that was originally Palestinian, except for the that was originally Palestinian, except for the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

19671967- Six Days War- Israel adds the West Bank - Six Days War- Israel adds the West Bank and Gaza Strip.and Gaza Strip.

1949-today1949-today: Violence and threats of violence : Violence and threats of violence continue between the Arab world and Israel.continue between the Arab world and Israel.

The Arab-Israeli Conflict TodayThe Arab-Israeli Conflict Today

The conflict continues today, specifically The conflict continues today, specifically the conflict between the Palestinian people the conflict between the Palestinian people and Israel.and Israel.

Palestinians are under control of Israel in Palestinians are under control of Israel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Palestinians use violence to resist Palestinians use violence to resist perceived Israeli oppression. perceived Israeli oppression.

Israel responds with military force towards Israel responds with military force towards Palestinian targets. Palestinian targets.

Example: Munich Olympics 1972Example: Munich Olympics 1972

At the 1972 Olympics At the 1972 Olympics in Munich Germany, 8 in Munich Germany, 8 Palestinian terrorists Palestinian terrorists took 11 Israeli athletes took 11 Israeli athletes hostage…they wanted hostage…they wanted Israel to release Israel to release Palestinian prisoners.Palestinian prisoners.

All 11 Jews were killed, All 11 Jews were killed, as well as 5 of the 8 as well as 5 of the 8 Palestinians.Palestinians.

Effects of the ConflictEffects of the Conflict

The Middle East is unstable and constantly The Middle East is unstable and constantly at war.at war.

Terrorist attacks have become common.Terrorist attacks have become common. Thousands have died and hundreds of Thousands have died and hundreds of

thousands have lost their homes.thousands have lost their homes. America’s strong support of Israel led to America’s strong support of Israel led to

feelings of anger towards the U.S. by Arab feelings of anger towards the U.S. by Arab nations….this had led to terrorist attacks nations….this had led to terrorist attacks on U.S. interests. on U.S. interests.

The Peace ProcessThe Peace Process

Attempts to make peace between Attempts to make peace between Palestinian and Israeli people began in the Palestinian and Israeli people began in the 1970’s.1970’s.

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

As of today, no peace has been achieved.As of today, no peace has been achieved.

Rabin, Clinton, ArafatRabin, Clinton, Arafat

Netanyahu, Obama, AbbasNetanyahu, Obama, Abbas

Something to think about…Something to think about…