1. Israel and Palestine Conflict

2. Zionism
Jewish nationalism
Idea of a Jewish State

3. Palestine Plan Became independent in 1948
United nations plan of 1947 to split region into two states opposed by Arabs

4. New State of Israel

5. Six Day War
1967 Israel takes control of the West Bank and Gaza Strip

6. Peace? In the 1990’s strides made towards peace
possible separate state of Palestine

7. Peace?.....But…We were…So Close
In 2004 main proponent of peace in Palestine dies
2006 Islamic group Hamas won election in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Hamas Opposed to state of Israel supported terrorist attacks on Israel

8. Israel and Palestine Today
Contention for Piece is East Jerusalem
Holds religious sites for Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

9. Israel and Palestine Today