Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Esther Kim English B block Due.2/12/09

Can the teenagers of Israel and Palestine today recover from the violence they have faced all their lives? No, it would be hard for the teenagers of that region to recover from the ongoing religious conflicts especially Palestinian teenagers.

Fact 1: It was the Jews that moved into Palestinian land Led by Zionism, Jews started to move to Palestinian land May 14, 1948: Independent Jewish State established UN divided land:2/3 to Israel, 1/3 to Palestine

Fact 2: The Conflict is not likely to be solved in the near future There were 6 wars total from 1948 to Israel launched another attack this year that killed many Palestinians. Many peace processes failed including Oslo Accord, Camp David Summit, and Taba Summit.

Fact 3:The conflict produced many Palestinian refugees Palestinians were expelled or fled their homes Currently 4 million Palestinian refugees Crowded refugee camps with poor conditions

Fact 4:Palestine is now ruled by HAMAS, a more radical group! Does not recognize Israel as an independent state Considered as terrorist organization Won the election against FATAH in 2006

Fact 5:Terrorist groups are recruiting young teenagers Frustrated teenagers turn radical. Children have been used to transport explosives. For example, in 2004 Israeli soldiers stopped a 14-year- old boy wearing a vest of explosives near the West Bank.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Habibi Liyana’s family were pulled out by Israeli agents for inspection (p. 34) A Jewish man called Liyana an animal (p.95) Parents’ disapproval of Liyana’s friendship with a Jewish friend (p. 160~)

Habibi:How one person can make the change Liyana’s friendship with Omar: » Having a Jewish friend is considered as taboo » It is an example showing that the Jews and Arabs can get along » It shows the possibility that the younger generation can over come the conflict

Conclusion It is hard for teenagers (esp.Palestinians) to recover from the violence because: – Jews came into Palestinian land – The war is still not over – Palestinian refugees – Hamas – Terrorists are recruiting teenagers Habibi shows hope for the teenagers

Bibliography Slide 1 – Israel flag Israel flag – Palestinian flag Palestinian flag Slide 2 – Picture Picture Slide 3 – Map Map – Info. Info. Slide 4 – Picture Picture – Info. Info. Slide 5 – Picture Picture – Picture Picture – Info. Info. Slide 6 – Picture Picture – Info. Info. Slide 7 – Picture Picture – Info. Info. Slide 8 – Habibi Text Slide 9 – Picture Picture – Habibi Text Slide 10