Middle East Conflict Flashcards
Who took charge of Palestine in 1917?
Britain
What was Britain’s purpose of taking over Palestine in 1917?
They were under a mandate to build a homeland for the Jewish people
When was a key point that Jewish people began immigrating to Israel?
After the Holocaust where there were growing feelings of Anti-Semitism
Why was the Middle Eastern conflict caused?
Due to a clash of religious ideas and principles between Jews and Muslims
Who were living side by side?
Jews and Arabs
What did Britain promise after WW1?
They promised both Jews and Arabs they would have their homeland
Do both Muslims and Jews believe Britain should have gotten involved?
Some people believe that Britain should not have gotten involved
What followed British and UN involvement in Palestine?
Trouble
What were the feelings of Palestinians after British and UN involvement?
They resented the enroachment of their land
Whose feelings didn’t Britain take into consideration?
The feelings of Muslims who were already living in the area
What happened to Palestine in 1922?
They split Israel into two parts which led almost immediately into conflict between Jews and Arabs
Who was living in Palestine at the time the UN gave the land to the Jewish people?
Muslims were living in Palestine
What is Israel to both Muslims and Jews?
A Holy site
What has been attempted?
To bring a two-state solution with the creation of an independent Palestine state alongside an Israeli state
What led to political tension in Israel over the years?
The Six Day War in 1967
Yom Kippur War 1973 and
Two uprisings by Palestine
What were held in order to settle the conflict?
Peace talks were held however little was achieved
What do some people feel about the war?
It is impossible to find an answer/solution to
What did Gordon Lynch say about the war?
“The use of the Middle East conflict to pursue an Anti-Semetic agenda by some Muslim’s is also morally bankrupt and has done more harm than good to the Palestinian cause”
What are both sides claiming?
Their point of view is right and that the land of Israel and Jerusalem belongs to them
What is Jerusalem to Muslims?
A sacred city as Muhammad passed through it on his journey to heaven
What were Palestinian’s ready to fight for?
Their right to their land
Who did Muslim’s decent from?
Abraham through his illegitimate son Ismail