1. Palestine – Israel 101 At the heart of this conflict is a dispute over land and boarders.

3. The land of Palestine was inhabited by 400,000 Muslims – 80% 75,000 Christians – 15% 25,000 Jews – 5% 1850 For centuries these groups had lived in harmony

4. Zionism Zionism - International Jewish movement to re- establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine Zionists began immigrating to Palestine Movement grew stronger and gained more support after the Holocaust

5. The British…. Ottoman Empire controlled Palestine until WWI In exchange for Arab support in WWI, the British agreed to support Palestinian independence Problem – British promised to support the creation of a new “Jewish homeland” in Palestine. allowed Jews to immigrate refused to give Palestinians independence

6. 1947 – UN Partition Palestine would be split up into a Jewish state and an Arab state Jerusalem would be an international zone (neutral) –it was a holy place for both Jews and Muslims.

7. 1948: Arab Israeli War Arabs refuse to abide by the UN Plan - attack Israel on the day of its creation 90,000 European-trained Zionist soldiers possessing modern weaponry vs. 30,000 ill-equipped, poorly trained Arab soldiers Israel conquered 78% of Palestine Palestinians – “Hey you stole our land”

8. Brief Historical Background

9. 1967: Six Day War Neighboring Arab countries continued to threaten Israel Israel launched an attack and conquered more land –Occupied additional 22% of Palestine – The West Bank and the Gaza Strip –Occupied Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula

10. Recognizing the Two Sides The Palestinian Side: Palestinians were promised self-rule by the British yet never received it Palestine was their homeland before the UN divided it Palestinians lost territory in the Arab-Israeli war and the 6-Day War which they want back The 57-year Occupation Spiritual connection to the Holy Land

11. The Jewish Side: Palestine was settled by Jews going back to Biblical times History of Jewish Persecution including the Holocaust Promised a Jewish state by Britain and later by the UN Spiritual connection to the Holy Land Palestinians gave up their right to control the territory by attacking Israel Recognizing the Two Sides

12. Economic Comparative Analysis Israel Unemployment 1 out of 10 Growth rate -0.8% Palestine Unemployment 1 out of 2 Growth rate -18% Sources: United Nations 2004 Human Development Index (HDI), 2003 CIA World Fact Book. A Palestinian has to work for 28 years to earn what an Israeli does in one year GDP Per Capita Annual Budget UN HDI Rank $117.4 Billion $19,500 $45.1 Billion 22 out of 177 GDP Per Capita Annual Budget UN HDI Rank $2.4 Billion $700 $1.2 Billion 102 out of 177 In the land between the Mediterranean sea and the Jordan river…

13. Formative Using the maps provided, explain the perspective of each side.