1. Palestine

2. Historic Palestine Cannanites and the land of Canaan since 7000 years. 1500 BCE 164 – The rise of Islam in the Middle East Persian invasion 330-638 AC - Byzantine rule 661-750 Umayyad Kalephate the construction of Dom of the Rock 750-1258 – Abbasid Kalephate

3. Historic Palestine 969 – Fatimids 1099-1187 Crusaders 1260 – Mamluks 1516-1917-Ottoman 1917 – Belfour declaration.

4. Demographic data Population Land Language Religion

5. Historical Background British Mandate 1923-1948 Israeli occupation 1948 Al-Nakba (disaster) Minority in Israel 1967 occupation.

6. The Peace Process 1987 Intifada “Uprising” Oslo Peace Agreement 1993 Israeli violations during the interim period – Expand settlements (150-209) – Annex Jerusalem – Arresting Palestinians without trial – Demolish Palestinian houses – Uprooting olive trees

7. Camp David Summit July 2000 Camp David contents Sharon visit to the Dom of the Rock The second Intifada “Uprising” Sept. 2000

8. Final Decisive Issues The Jerusalem Issue Palestinian Refugees and the Right of Return The Borders and Security The Israeli Settlements in WB & Gaza The geographic link between WB & Gaza

9. 1) Jerusalem Issue

11. 2) Israeli Settlements in WB & Gaza Number of Settlements Number of Settlers Impact of Settlements on Palestinians’ life

12. 3) Borders & Security Division of Palestinian territories as per Oslo Accord Israeli control on borders, airport and roads

13. 4) Palestinian Refugees Number of refugees: Lebanon 328,000 Syria 308,000 Jordan 1.5 million West Bank 477,000 Gaza Strip 585,000 Status in host countries

14. Refugee camps by UNRWA

15. 5) The Corridor The Separation Two Geographic tunnels by Oslo Accord

16. September 11 Consequences USA declare war against terrorism Palestinian cease fire Sharon strategic plan Destruction of Palestinian Infrastructure, security forces and assassination policy Reunion of activists

17. Results of Sharon’s policy Sharon’s popularity declined in Feb. 2002 PNA policy to escalate USA send Gen. Zinni to the area The Sa’udi initiative Natania suicide operation and Sharon’s opportunity

18. War against Palestinians Arafat besieged Ramallah as military zone 30 were executed Sharon blames Arafat America posture

19. Jenin Massacre Jenin as military Zone Group execution of 12 defenders 3000 people were missing 500 declared killed The Fact Finding Mission Church of Nativity

20. Arresting Palestinians for no reason

21. Church of Nativity, Bethlehem

22. Church of Nativity under attack

23. Invasion of Nablus and the old city

24. Ramallah.. The city of ghosts

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