Essays on Israeli Conflict

Essay

Establishment of Jewish homeland in Palestine Stability of the Middle East remains questionable up to nowadays. An important part of the Middle East conflict is the struggle for the control of Jerusalem between the Jews, Christians and Muslims. In the field of International Politics, it can be considered to be a very deep-rooted conflict. It was considered, and remains to be, one of the most widely- and passionately-debated conflicts in the Middle East. ‘The Arab-Israeli conflict in the modern era is now in its 67th year (1948-2015), and is paralyzed’ (Anderson 2015). In my opinion, it can be explained ...

One of the most elongated conflicts in the world has surely been related to the Jews and Arabs over the territory that defines the modern state of Israel. What many people fail to notice is the gravity of the conflict and how the conflict surely is not recent. What makes both the conflict and the peace process so complex between these two groups is that their cultures and religious beliefs date back thousands of years, (Jospe, R., 1995). To this end, they have many religious holy sites, for example, that are sacred to both faiths due to the territorial ...

Introduction

At the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict lies the disagreement on the land and boundary issues. The land dispute has defined and shaped the politics of the regions for ages. For many, individuals, the conflict is a century old problem; however, the course of the conflict runs way beyond the century. The onset of the conflict can be traced back to the 1250BC when the present Israel was conquered by the Israelites while it was called Canaan. From 961-922 BC the land remained under the leadership of King Solomon and the Jews before it spilt up into two kingdoms ( ...

Causes and development of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

The conflict between Palestine and Israel has been proceeding for almost a century, and it remains unsolved up to this day. None of the parties wants to make the large-scale concessions, following the minor conditions of a shaky truce. The origin of the conflict can be seen even before the First World War. Precisely, the main causes of the conflict have the religious and racial nature based on the territorial issue. In addition, it is worth considering that the escalation of the conflict has been associated with the creation of the State of Israel, which was corroborated by the ...

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In late 1987, the Palestinian community in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip started a mass civil disturbance designed to overthrow the “occupying” Israeli forces in their territories. The rebellion, or the Intifada, was not called for or mobilized by the leadership of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) from its Tunis base; rather, the uprising is a mobilization of the general public as well as the groups and entities that were developed during the occupation of Israel in the area. The movement engaged a large number of the population, with a good number of them without ...

United States became one of the key factors behind the development of the peace process in the Middle East and is currently forming the basis for its continuation. United States from the very beginning of its entering the Middle East was most actively engaged in negotiating and mediation activities. Those practical steps of the Americans brought some positive results. Together with the Soviet Union, the US was at the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict resolution in the late 60's - early 70`s of XX century. With the participation of Washington first notable successes in this area were achieved, ...

Introduction

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been among most notable longstanding conflicts in world history, mainly because its controversy centers on the sovereignty over the land known as Palestine but currently occupied, in large part, by the Jewish people as Israel. Both sides have proved uncompromising – Palestinian Arabs, whose population include Muslims and non-Muslims (Christians and Judaists), claim that Palestine has been their homeland for so many years, while Jews support their claim for the establishment of Israel over Palestinian lands on account that such form what they call the Promised Land. With no solution currently in sight, both Palestinians and ...

Israel has a very turbulent history, with the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Romans, and the Arabs seizing the lands and subjugating Jews who proved unable to withstand the onset of foes for want of a strong army. In the 20th century, when the Ottoman Empire was on its last legs, it was the high time Israel rose from the ashes. The British authorities took control over Palestine in 1917 and went on to have diaspora Jews immigrate to their historical homeland is a series of what is known as Aliyah. Granted a mandate by the UN, the British Crown boosted further waves ...

Type of government

Qatar is one of the few states in the world that preserved a unique type of government - an absolute monarchy. Organized opposition, as well as any activities of political parties is prohibited in the state of Qatar. Under the Constitution of Qatar, the fullness of legislative and executive power belongs to the head of the state - the Emir, who is elected from among male family members of the Al Thani royal family (over 3,000 people.). The monarch possesses extremely broad powers. He represents the state in its foreign relations, performs the functions of the supreme commander ...

Analyzing the conflict and its consequences requires scrutinizing the demographic data historical boundaries, territory in general and legal aspect of the situation. The demographic information addresses various issues that clarify the victims in the conflict, the legitimacy of the claims of each of the parties in the conflict and the larger history of the process. My aim is not even compare or contrast the seriousness of the situation as it is challenging to operationalize it, but rather to emphasize the urgency of the situation in Nagorno- Karabakh and to make a clearer picture of the conflict within the context of ...

Introduction

The background in which people grow up greatly influences what they do with their lives. Poets, musicians, painters, athletes can all credit some aspect in their childhood as a motivation towards their careers. Authors in particular like to express through writing issues that they appreciate about their societies or those that they condemn and would like to see changes. Naomi Shihab Nye’s writings have been heavily influenced by her cultural background, issues such as racism and the quest to bring peace to the Middle East.

Early life

Poet, novelist and songwriter, Naomi Shihab Nye was born on March 12 1952 in ...

I. Introduction The Arab-Israeli conflict may seem to be one of the longest-lasting international feuds of the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries, but in reality the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict is rooted in actions and changes that took place only in the late nineteenth century. The conflict itself only truly came to a head after World War II made significant socio-political changes to the makeup of certain countries in the Middle East, effectively throwing off political and social power balances and provoking chaos and violence in the region. According to Riedel, the violence of the Arab-Israeli conflict has ...

For the past few months, the Middle East has been in the frontlines due to the numerous conflicts and revolutions against the dictatorship and the lingering political ideology that pushes people to call for democracy and freedom. Out of the most recent conflicts and uprisings in the region, nothing is more diverse and complex than the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict that is still ongoing since the 1940s. The conflict, which began after the proposal of creating a Palestinian state after the Second World War, continues to escalate as the Israelis pressure the Palestinians out of their homes and assert their power as a ...

Rather than preparing the country for self-rule, the mandate agreement sowed the seeds of conflict in Palestine. Assess this statement

Introduction The Arab-Israeli conflict refers to the war between the Jewish state of Israel and the Arabs of the Middle East over land in the area known as Palestine (Bickerton, 9). There have been various reasons associated with this long term conflict. These include land, claim of the country and anti-Semitism (Bickerton, 10). Consequently, there has been lots of peace agreements and treaties that have been sealed between the two contending groups, in a quest to find peace in the Middle East region. The British mandate for Palestine is one of these agreements. This mandate was developed by the ...

Q. 1 Extent of Islamic empire during the first century of the advent of Islam and its proliferation

Following the death of Prophet Mohammad in 632 having spent his last decade in Medina between 622 to 632 trying to conquer the pagan state of Mecca, Islam had already gained momentum and was spreading rapidly like wildfire in the middle east, parts of modern day Eastern Europe and Northern Africa (Pratt 38). Following Mohammad’s death, his followers were left under the leadership of the elderly Abu Bakr who only reigned for 2 years before he died in 634. Under his leadership, the Islamic army continued to register impressive victories that led to the continued conquest of the ...

The Middle East conflict between Israel and the Arab state has been a great cause for concern. However, despite the recent focus on the Middle East, statistics show that conflict has been gradually subsiding since the 1970’s. Throughout this essay I endeavor to clearly analyze the factors contributing the Arab-Israeli conflict and how they might be resolved. Arguably, there are very many modern phenomena in the world today. Arab Israel can be elaborated to be one of the modern scenarios in the globe. The Arab Israel war began in the 19th century, and up to date it is ...

Israel became a nation about two thousand years before the rise of Islam. Modern day Israel shares the same language and culture based on Jewish tradition (" Israel Science and Technology Directory.") Jews have had an important presence for well over three thousand years. However after the Romans overtook Jerusalem about two thousand years ago, those of Jewish faith were exiled to Diaspora (" Israel Science and Technology Directory."). Refugees in the area still remain an issue. Religious strife continues to be the driving facto between the states of the Arabs and Palestine. Jews desperately wished to return to Israel. Many ...

The Middle East conflict between Israel and the Arab state has been in the forefront of international news for years. However, despite the recent focus on the Middle East, statistics show that conflict has been gradually subsiding since the 1970’s. Throughout this essay I endeavor to clearly analyze the factors contributing the Arab-Israeli conflict and how they might be resolved. The holy city of Jerusalem, is often caught in the middle of this conflict. Considered a city with deep historical and religious significance to many cultures and religions, the question remains, who should claim Jerusalem as their own? ...

The Middle East conflict between Israel and the Arab state has been in the forefront of international news for years. However, despite the recent focus on the Middle East, statistics show that conflict has been gradually subsiding since the 1970’s. Throughout this essay I endeavor to clearly analyze the factors contributing the Arab-Israeli conflict and how they might be resolved. Arguably, there are very many modern phenomena in the world today. Arab Israel can be elaborated to be one of the modern scenarios in the globe. The Arab Israel war began in the 19th century, and up ...

1.0 Background of the conflict The feud between Israel and other Islamic countries is a precipitation of the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the very centre of the said conflict is Gaza strip that is currently occupied by Israeli military. The Gaza-Israeli conflict is about the ownership and the occupation of the Gaza strip, which has been historically controversial. Palestinians have actively and even violently Israelis occupation of the strip for years, resulting in Israel’s military action; all of which has culminated in the death of thousands of civilians and armed militants. Israel occupied the strip after the 1967 ...

The Middle East has both rich and violent history that as of today is a cause for conflict and speculation considering the effects of these events to the present situation of the region. Conflicts caused by several leaders and the foreign powers had made the divide in the rich land severely disconnected, fostering the century old Arab-Israeli conflict up to new heights. While the conflict in the Middle East continues to ravage the land, several notable events in the beginning of 1950s that created an influence on both Middle Eastern regional and international affairs. One of these notable events is ...

Since the great wars from 1918 to the Cold War of 1947, the problem of displaced people has constantly been a problem of several neighbouring and influential nations considering the threat it may impose to their national security. Some of these displaced people were forced out of their homes by their home military or dictator, others moved in the fear of death in their own nations, and a few were seeking asylums in other nations in full belief that their home justice system cannot protect them in the time of need. As part of the Allied Forces, the United States has ...

What is Pan-Arabism? In what ways has Pan-Arabism expressed itself in the Middle East? Why has Pan-Arabism failed to produce Arab Unity?

The term Pan-Arabism refers to the concept of the al-Umma al-‘Arabiyya or the Arab nation. The term was first conceptualized in the late 19th century when the call for Arab Unity was requested upon the establishment of several secret societies in Lebanon and Syria, urging the revolt against Turkish rule of the Arab region. It was constantly expressed by Arab nationalist in several periods such as in the First World War, wherein various Arab nationalist groups demanded the creation of an independent Arab nation once they revolt against the Ottoman rule; the West’s approval of the Zionist ...

The journey between Arab and Israeli has been an eventful one and it will forever remain to be the burning issue at least for generations. Despite intermarriages and cohabitations between them, the two races have never read from the same script. The ongoing conflict between the Arabs and Israelis has deteriorated situation completely. The conflict can have its roots traced back to the late 19th century. By this particular time, national movements were witnessed, some of which included the Arab Nationalism and Zionism. In 1897, a political party known as the Jewish National Movement or Zionism was established. The movement ...

ETHNIC GROUP CONFLICT

For many decades now, the Palestinians and the Israelis have been under constant conflict. Among the issues that have sustained this conflict are religious differences, ideological differences as well as land occupation among others. Israelis and Palestinians both claim a common decent. Israelis are descendants of the younger son of Abraham, Isaac while the Palestinians who are considered Arabs are descendants of the elder son of Abraham, Ishmael. They therefore both claim the territory known as Israeli/Palestine land in the Middle East (Dershowitz, 2005). Muslims who are mostly Palestinians base their claim of the territory in the holy Quran while ...

The Arab-Israeli conflict is a battle involving the Jewish nation of Israel and the Arabs of the Middle East regarding the region called Palestine. The expression refers to the political strains and overt fighting involving the Arab society and the Jewish people in the Middle East that have existed for more than a century. The name ‘Palestine’ has been linked variously and at times contentiously with this small area. Both the geographic region known as such and the political standing of the expression have undergone changes over the course of time. The Palestine region, or a fraction of it, is also called ...

Summary

This research is aimed at getting in depth to the agenda of war between Israel and the Arabs. The Middle East conflict between these two nations has been growing larger with time. The impacts and relevance of this cold war cannot be overlooked by the international community and other nations, especially the Western countries. As a result, these countries have made certain endeavors in trying to end amicably this war. The big question however, concerns their collective mode of operations and efforts in relation to the levels of success achieved or yet to be achieved.

Literature Review

The fact that the Arab-Israeli ...