The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict

Where to Move

Move chapter:

• ☰ Introduction
  • ☰ Course Objectives and Scope
  • ☰ Why the Conflict Matters Today
  • ☰ Terminology and Sensitivities
  • ☰ How to Study Conflicts Critically
• ☰ Historical Background (Before 1917)
  • ☰ The Land and Its Peoples
  • ☰ Ottoman Rule in the Region
  • ☰ Religious and Cultural Significance
  • ☰ Early Jewish and Arab Presence
• ☰ The Rise of National Movements
  • ☰ Zionism: Origins and Goals
  • ☰ Arab Nationalism in the Levant
  • ☰ European Antisemitism and Jewish Migration
  • ☰ Early Tensions and Cooperation
• ☰ The British Mandate Period (1917–1947)
  • ☰ The Balfour Declaration
  • ☰ British Administration and Policies
  • ☰ Jewish Immigration Waves (Aliyah)
  • ☰ Arab Revolts and Political Responses
• ☰ The 1947–1949 War and Its Consequences
  • ☰ The UN Partition Plan
  • ☰ Declaration of the State of Israel
  • ☰ The First Arab-Israeli War
  • ☰ The Palestinian Nakba (Catastrophe)
  • ☰ Refugees and Armistice Lines
• ☰ From 1949 to 1967
  • ☰ Regional Power Dynamics
  • ☰ Life in Israel and the Arab States
  • ☰ The Palestinian Refugee Situation
  • ☰ Border Conflicts and Escalation
• ☰ The 1967 Six-Day War
  • ☰ Causes and Course of the War
  • ☰ Occupation of the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem
  • ☰ International Reactions
  • ☰ Long-Term Consequences
• ☰ Occupation and Resistance
  • ☰ Military Occupation and Administration
  • ☰ Settlement Policy
  • ☰ Palestinian Political Movements
  • ☰ Daily Life Under Occupation
• ☰ The Palestinian National Movement
  • ☰ Formation of the PLO
  • ☰ Political Goals and Strategies
  • ☰ Internal Divisions
  • ☰ The Role of the Diaspora
• ☰ Peace Efforts and Negotiations
  • ☰ Camp David Accords
  • ☰ Oslo Accords
  • ☰ Road Map for Peace
  • ☰ Why Peace Efforts Have Failed
• ☰ Intifadas and Cycles of Violence
  • ☰ The First Intifada
  • ☰ The Second Intifada
  • ☰ Suicide Bombings and Military Operations
  • ☰ Impact on Civilians
• ☰ Gaza and the West Bank
  • ☰ Political Split Between Gaza and the West Bank
  • ☰ Hamas and Fatah
  • ☰ Blockade of Gaza
  • ☰ Humanitarian Conditions
• ☰ International Law and Human Rights
  • ☰ Occupation Under International Law
  • ☰ Refugee Law and Right of Return
  • ☰ War Crimes Allegations
  • ☰ Role of International Organizations
• ☰ Narratives and Perspectives
  • ☰ Israeli Historical Narrative
  • ☰ Palestinian Historical Narrative
  • ☰ Media Representation
  • ☰ Education and Memory
• ☰ Regional and Global Dimensions
  • ☰ Role of Neighboring Arab States
  • ☰ US, EU, and UN Involvement
  • ☰ Iran and Regional Power Politics
  • ☰ Normalization Agreements
• ☰ Life, Society, and Culture
  • ☰ Everyday Life in Israel and Palestine
  • ☰ Identity, Religion, and Society
  • ☰ Art, Literature, and Film
  • ☰ Grassroots Peace Initiatives
• ☰ Current Developments
  • ☰ Recent Escalations
  • ☰ Political Leadership and Crises
  • ☰ Public Opinion Trends
  • ☰ Social Media and the Conflict
• ☰ Possible Futures
  • ☰ Two-State Solution
  • ☰ One-State Solution
  • ☰ Confederation Models
  • ☰ Ongoing Conflict Scenarios
• ☰ How to Think Critically About the Conflict
  • ☰ Bias and Source Evaluation
  • ☰ Moral and Ethical Questions
  • ☰ Empathy and Multiple Perspectives
  • ☰ Academic vs. Political Discourse
• ☰ Conclusion
  • ☰ Key Takeaways
  • ☰ Open Questions
  • ☰ Further Reading and Resources