Israeli-Palestinian+Conflict++One+Nation+or+Two

[|briefing.pub] __Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: One Nation or Two __       __What is the conflict __? The conflict is over the land in the middle East where modern day Israel is. The mainly Muslim country of Palestine feels like the Israelis have stolen their land, and is willing to do any thing to get it back. __Where did the conflict take place __? The conflict has been taking place through out the Middle East (however mainly in Israel its self) and some would even argue that the conflict has reached America in events such as 9/11 because American support of Israel has angered radical Muslims. __When did the Conflict take place __? <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The conflict has been taking place all through out the last century. It started in 1947 when Palestine was divided into two parts the Jewish part and the Arab part by the British. However it has reached climaxes in the years of: 1967 (six days war), 1973 (Yom Kippur war), 1982 (Israeli invasion of Lebanon), 2006 (second Lebanon war), and in 2008 (Operation Cast Lead). __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Who were the major groups involved __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">? <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The major groups involved were the Jewish population of Israel and their allies (U.S. is a major supplier of weapons) and on the other side is the Palestinians and the surrounding Arab countries who want Palestine reestablished. __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Why is the conflict a conflict __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">? <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This conflict is a conflict because while the British were dividing the nation they failed to take into account Arab discontent for this action, and the two sides refuse to come to a final agreement. __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What are the Next Steps? __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I do not think that these wars will ever stop until the surrounding Arab countries accept Israel’s independence or until Israel reconciles with the Palestinians. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Israel is surrounded by enemies.