Conflict in the middle east

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History of the Conflict

After World War 1, the British took control of Palestine ( previously under the rule of the Ottoman Empire)

Most of the residents during the British Rule were Arab Muslims

As Jewish immigration continue, Arab - Jewish tensions increased

Jews in Europe wanted to establish a Jewish state in Palestine

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Partition of Palestine

British came up with a plan to divide the territory into a Jewish & Arab state - Balfour Declaration - League of Nation doesn't act - World War 2 begin

After World War 2, making a Jewish homeland was top priority (Hobcast)

In 1947, the United Nations came up with a plan to split the region of Palestine into two separate states

State #1: Palestine State #2: Israel

Jerusalem would be administered by the UN

UN approves the deal, Israel accepts Arab countries & Palestinians reject the plan

Israel declares statehood in 1948 and takes territory given to them by the law

Six Arab nations declare war on Israel

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Wars in the Middle East

Israel wins the war and takes some of the territory that was originally for the Palestine

Palestine begins to seek refuge in other Arab nations

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Wars will break out in 1967 and 1973

Israel wins each time and takes more territory from the Arabs

1979, President Carter negotiates a peace treaty between Israel & Egypt. Israel gives back territory taken in 1973 war. Egypt recognizes Israel.

Palestinians from the Palestinians Liberation Organization attempting to create a Palestine State

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Issues Today

Palestinians want Homeland created in the West Bank & Gaza Strip

In 1993, President Clinton negotiated a treaty between Israel & PEO which calls for the creation of a Palestine State

Palestinians get some self rule in West Bank & Gaza Strip - no new Jewish settlements in those areas

Hard - line Palestinians groups like Hamas refuse peace with Israel

Right wing Jewish groups continue to build in those areas

Violence continues & there is not set timetable for the creation of Palestine