What would you do if a person you hated took your bedroom and
said that you had to find another place to sleep? Your neighbor
told them they could. Who should get the room? How could you solve
the problem peacfully?
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Israel - Palestine
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-Before WWII The land of Palestine was inhabited by Palestinian
Arabs -80% Muslims -15% Christians -5% Jews
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Zionism Zionism The idea that Jews should be given back their
holy land. This was Palestinian (mostly Muslim) territory before
WWII. As Zionists immigrated, Arabs became alarmed. Eventually,
there was fighting between the two groups.
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The US gets involved After WWII the U.S felt bad for the Jewish
people. The UN gave the Jewish people 55% of Palestine. (Arab
territory) Jews were 30% of the population and owned only 7% of the
land Called this new Jewish State Israel
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1948: Arab Israeli War 90,000 European-trained soldiers
possessing modern weaponry 30,000 ill-equipped, poorly trained Arab
soldiers VS
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Israel conquered 78% of Palestine Created 1 million Palestinian
refugees Every city, river, and hill received a new Hebrew name
Denied the existence of Palestine!!!!
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1967: Six Day War 1967: Six Day War War was started by Egypts
call for the Arab world to dismantle Israel. The Arabs far
outnumbered the Jews 6 days after it began Israel shocked the world
by defeating the Arabs. Occupied additional 22% of Palestine The
West Bank and the Gaza Strip
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Be able to identify at least 4 reasons that the Israelis were
able to defeat the Arab forces so easily. Write these down on the
notecard provided.
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Intifadas Attempts by Palestinians to reclaim their land. 1987
1993 Organized by the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization)
Rock throwing
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Began during peace talks in Camp David 2000 2005 Organized by
Hamas Mortars and suicide bombings
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-Built to protect the country from suicide bombings. -Walls
surround the West Bank. -25 feet high + barbed wire + armed towers
-International court said it was illegal.
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1.Surrounds 42 towns 2.Reduces available water supply
3.Restricts travel 4.Cuts off Muslim cities from the West
Bank.
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After
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Simulation
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The U.S has convened a workshop of Israelis and Palestinian
civilians to discuss the peace process. This meeting is to help
gauge the needs of the people who have to live with the terms of
peace. This is not a negotiation as much as it is a chance to bring
to the surface the underlying issues on the path to peace.
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Read the background information and your character description.
Prepare for the discussion by trying to understand what is
important to your character in the peace talks. During the
simulation workshop voice your concerns and defend your position.
(accents are always encouraged)
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Simulation will be during tomorrows class! COME
PREPARED!!!
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Jewish Immigration Refugees of 1948 The 57-year Occupation
Spiritual connection to the Holy Land Hezbollah, Hamas, Al-Qaeda,
PLO
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History of Jewish Persecution Holocaust Israel as Jewish Safe
Haven Spiritual connection to the Holy Land The Jewish Side
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Three keys to peace Sovereignty recognize each side and give
them power over their people. Borders Create two countries with
borders that will be respected. Rite of Return Allow immigration of
both sides to return to their original homes. Jerusalem Both sides
want control of it.