Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts

Question 1

Jews on the conflict

Answer 1

Descendents deserve the inheritance of the “promised land” after long years of suppression and forced exile

Question 2

Arabs on the conflict

Answer 2

Palestine is a long-time residence of their Arabic ancestors and families.

Question 3

Main factors for disputes:

Answer 3

Main factors for disputes: unresolved religious differences and historical factors; military actions

Question 4

Impact of Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts

Answer 4

frequent military confrontations

injuries & casualties

increasing terrorism

lack of economic development in Palestine

Question 5

UN’s current intervention

Answer 5

• attempted to pass resolutions against Israel ( right to veto by US)
• passing resolutions that affirmed the right of Palestinian refugees
  and authorized humanitarian assistance (inefficient enforcement)
• issued advisory opinions that deemed certain Israel’s actions as illegal and ordered Israel to compensate the affected Palestinians (non-binding power)