The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions (1 - 2) Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Overview Historical events that contributed to the founding of modern Israel Historical events associated with the Six-Day War of 1967 How the Yom Kippur War of 1973 affected Arab-Israeli relations The various attempts at lasting peace in the Middle East Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Quick Write What do you think went through the minds of Israeli soldiers walking through East Jerusalem for the first time during the Six-Day War? Describe how you think the Arabs of the Old City felt. (Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Historical Events that Contributed to the Founding of Modern Israel The 1947 United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine Israeli War of Independence The Suez Conflict of 1956 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2001 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Historical Events Associated with the Six-Day War of 1967 During the 1960s, Syria repeatedly shelled Israeli border villages In 1967 Israeli fighter aircraft struck back Egypt (ally of Syria) ordered the UN forces out of Gaza and Sinai, and blockaded the Straits of Tiran Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1995 The Christian Science Monitor

Historical Events Associated with the Six-Day War of 1967, cont. Israel destroyed Egyptian, Syrian, and Jordanian aircraft Next came a ground invasion of Sinai, and the Gaza Strip, Jordan, and then Syria Swift and stunning victory for Israel Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Historical Events Associated with the Six-Day War of 1967, cont. Israel began to build new settlements in disputed territories For nearly two years, the Egyptians and Israelis waged a low-level war Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2001 The Christian Science Monitor

How the Yom Kippur War of 1973 Affected Arab-Israeli Relations Israel rejected Egyptian leader Sadat’s peace overture Egypt and Syria chose Yom Kippur to launch their surprise attack against Israel Israel repelled the offensive The Soviet Union and the United States quickly got involved in the war The war shattered Israel’s image of invincibility Chapter 1, Lesson 2

The Various Attempts at Lasting Peace in the Middle East The Camp David Accords (1978) The Oslo Accords (1993) President Clinton’s summit in July 2000: broke down with no agreement Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of JimmyCarter library.org

Learning Check CPS Questions (3 - 4) Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Activity 1: The Arab-Israeli Conflict Fill in the answers on the worksheet by matching each item in the left column with the definition in the right column that best matches it Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Activity 2: The US Role in the Arab-Israeli Conflict 1. What role has the US played over the years in the Arab-Israeli conflict? 2. What role, if any, should the US play in the Arab-Israeli conflict in the future? Why? Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Activity 3: Analysis of Peace Plans 1. What similarities and differences do you find when you compare the Camp David and Oslo Accords? 2. What sacrifices do you think each side will have to make in order to resolve the conflict? Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Technology Enrichment: The Arab-Israeli Conflict Today Research the current US president’s views on the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace initiatives Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Review In 1947 the UN announced a plan to divide Palestine into two states, one Jewish and the other Arab The Six-Day War was a swift and stunning victory for Israel Israel may have “won” the Yom Kippur War, but the war shattered Israel’s image of invincibility The various attempts at lasting peace in the Middle East have included the Camp David Accords (1978), the Oslo Accords (1993), and President Clinton’s summit in 2000 Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Review Questions CPS Questions (5 - 6) Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Summary Historical events that contributed to the founding of modern Israel Historical events associated with the Six-Day War of 1967 How the Yom Kippur War of 1973 affected Arab-Israeli relations The various attempts at lasting peace in the Middle East Chapter 1, Lesson 2

Next…. Done—The Arab-Israeli Conflict Next—The Persian Gulf Wars Peter Main / © 1991 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 1, Lesson 2