Territorial Conflict

Territorial Conflicts When 2 or more groups want to occupy the same territory Most common source of fighting Because= Natural Resources & Strategic location

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Israel

History of Israel Full name: State of Israel Capital: Jerusalem Population: 7.7 million Major languages: Hebrew, Arabic Main exports: Computer software, military equipment, chemicals, agricultural products Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu

How big is Israel?

History of Israel Jews fled to the historic Palestine; it was a refuge for those escaping from Europe in the 1940’s: Why? Many Jewish communities already in existence in Palestine. 1948 UN offered the Majority of the Land to the Jews In result: the new state of Israel Since 1948, it has been locked in conflict with the Palestinians and its Arab neighbours over ownership of land considered holy by Jews, Christians and Muslims. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14628840

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y58njT2oXfE 0-5:30

Time Line of Events Copy down the timeline of events in your notes Textbook p.355-356

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? Outline the history and ideology of the groups What are the Canadian Governments views on these organizations and why? Go to publicsafety.gc.ca Type in “hamas” and in the search bar Click the link “About the listing process” Search these organizations: Hamas and Hizballah What are these groups? Ideologies? PLO: Textbook p.356 PLF: publicsafety.gc.ca Fatah:Google http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Terrorism/Fatah.html Jewish Diaspora, Iron Dome, Hamas Missiles: RESEARCH

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) Radical Islamist-nationalist terrorist organization : 1987. It uses political and violent means to establish an Islamic Palestinian state in Israel. Since 1990, responsible for several hundred terrorist attacks against both civilian and military targets. One of the primary groups involved in suicide bombings aimed at Israelis In 2006, participated in and won Palestinian parliamentary elections, leading to negotiations between the group and the Palestinian Authority over the establishment of a unity government. In 2007, they overthrew the Palestinian Authority in the Gaza Strip and seized power of the coastal territory. Hamas uses the Gaza Strip as a base for terrorist operations aimed against Israel.

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Hizbullah, Hizbollah, Hezbollah, Hezballah, Hizbullah, The Party of God, Islamic Jihad Organization, Islamic Resistance, Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine Technically capable Radical Shia group whose ideologically is inspired by the Iranian revolution. Its goals: Liberation of Jerusalem Destruction of Israel The establishment of a revolutionary Shia Islamic state in Lebanon, modelled after Iran. Formed in 1982 in response to Israel's invasion of Lebanon Carried out some of the most infamous terror attacks of the Lebanese civil war, such as the suicide bombings of the barracks of United States Marines and French paratroopers in Beirut, as well as the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 Hizballah continued to fight, waging a guerilla war against Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon. In 2006, Hizballah provoked Israel's invasion of Lebanon by kidnapping two Israeli soldiers and killing eight others.

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict PLO: Palestinian Liberation Organization Federation of Palestinian groups founded in 1964 to establish an Arab homeland in Palestine Originally: stated goal was the "liberation of Palestine" through armed struggle while seeking to destroy the existence of Zionism in the Middle East. It has launched a series of guerilla attacks against Israel

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Palestine Liberation Front (PLF) The Palestine Liberation Front (PLF) is a small, armed splinter group allied to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). Its objective is the destruction of the State of Israel and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. First founded in 1961 by Ahmad Jibril. Known for the October 1985 hijacking of the Italian cruise ship, Achille Lauro

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Fatah The Movement for the National Liberation of Palestine (Fatah) was founded in the early 1960s by Yasser Arafat The word "Fatah" means "conquest by means of jihad” Fatah began carrying out terrorist raids against Israeli targets in 1965, launched from Jordan, Lebanon and Egyptian-occupied Gaza Fatah's popularity among Palestinians grew until it took over control of the PLO in 1968 http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Terrorism/Fatah.html

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict What was the Jewish Diaspora? The dispersion of Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian Exile; or the aggregate displacement of Jews or Jewish communities scattered “in exile” outside Palestine or present- day Israel. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/161756/Diaspora

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict The Iron Dome Only dual mission system in the world that provides an effective defense solution for countering rockets, artillery & mortars (C-RAM) as well as aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, PGMs. Effective system for countering C- RAM threats with ranges of up to 70 km and for VSHORAD protection (up to 10 km). The system operates in all weather conditions Can handle multiple threats simultaneously and efficiently. http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/0/1190.pdf

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Hamas missiles: One of the main ways that Hamas acquires weapons is via an extensive network of tunnels under the Gaza-Egypt border. Since Hamas seized power in the Gaza Strip in 2007, the terrorist group’s smuggling efforts have increased. With funding from Iran, Hamas has improved its stockpile of weapons. http://www.idfblog.com/2012/11/16/how-does-hamas-acquire-its-weapons/ - 41 seconds

The Fence Produces by Alexandre Trudeau Film about the fence that divides Jews and Palestinian Arabs Questions to think about: What is the fence? How has it changed peoples lives? What do the Palestinians perceive the fence as? Describe the area of Jenin-Afula. What is the importance of education? * Take detailed notes throughout the movie!