Israeli Settlements in the West Bank TAKING A CLOSER LOOK!
Settlement Information Towns or villages where Jews live within the Palestine territory. Began after the 1967 War. Jewish Population in the West Bank as of 2008- 290,000 plus (Palestinian population 2,407,681)
What is the “real” truth? Israeli side Palestinian side Two sides of the same story (article/handout)
Israeli Problems Live in constant fear of attacks Palestinians throw sticks and rocks at them Many innocent civilians are killed Israelis’ feel like victim but world press say they are the cause Wanted to establish a safe life in West Bank
Palestinian Problems Poor High unemployment Home and villages destroyed to make room for Jews Guarded by Israeli Defense force Fight with Jews often Many killed