Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

From the Israeli perspective, the land of Palestine is historically and religiously significant, viewed as the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people.

• Zionism: A movement advocating for the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, rooted in the belief of a historical connection.
• Jerusalem: Considered the eternal capital of Israel, with deep religious significance in Judaism.
• Immigration: Waves of Jewish immigration to Palestine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by persecution in Europe.

From the Palestinian perspective, the land is seen as their ancestral home, with a strong sense of national identity and resistance to Zionism and Jewish immigration.

• Palestinian Identity: The development of a distinct Palestinian national identity in response to Zionist movements.
• Resistance: Opposition to the influx of Jewish immigrants, seen as a threat to the Arab majority in the region.
• Land Rights: Strong emphasis on the right to land, viewed as being taken unjustly during the establishment of Israel.