1. Geopolitics of the Middle East
Western influence in the Middle East
1948: Israel (re)created by U.N.*
In a mostly Arabic region, most reject / resent the decision by Core countries to assist in creation of Israel in what they consider their homeland (culturally, historically, religiously) for ~3,000 years
Cultural bias on part of Core countries?
* Partition Plan: signifies the birth of what has come to be recognized as continuous trouble for the U.S. (mostly) in the Middle East
Palestinian Newspaper

2. 1948: UN Partition Plan Jewish State (Israel) Arab State (Palestine)
International Zone
(Jerusalem)

3. Holy City to Jews, Muslims, and Christians
Jerusalem:
Holy City to Jews, Muslims, and Christians

5. 20th Century History of Israel / Palestine

7. Nation? State? Nation-State? Concept? Occupied Lands?
Palestine:

8. Palestinians West Bank Gaza Strip Arab (ethnic) territoriality
Palestinians are multi-religious:
- Mostly Muslims but many Christians
Ethnic nationalist movement, but some newer Muslim groups

9. The Main Issue: SOLUTIONS ANYONE? From Palestinian point of view:
Israel is made of land taken from the Arab World
Anyone who supports Israel is part of the problem (Western Countries: ethnocentrism?)
From Israel’s point of view:
Israel is Jewish holy land, rightfully returned
Under constant threat / attack
SOLUTIONS ANYONE?