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Roots of Conflict in the Holy Land. World Studies. Review. The “Holy Land” refers to the area in and surrounding Jerusalem in modern day Israel. Review: Jerusalem is important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Key Vocab. Israel : a country created for the Jewish people in 1947.
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Roots of Conflict in the Holy Land World Studies
Review • The “Holy Land” refers to the area in and surrounding Jerusalem in modern day Israel. • Review: Jerusalem is important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Key Vocab • Israel: a country created for the Jewish people in 1947. • Israeli: A citizen of Israel, usually Jewish. • Jerusalem: The capital city of Israel; important holy sites for all 3 religions. • Palestine: The name for the land before the creation of Israel. • Palestinian: Arabs who historically lived in Palestine; mostly Muslims.
Why it matters to us • The conflict between religions and ethnic groups in Jerusalem has had global impacts. • The U.S. government strongly supports Israel; this angers many Muslims and Arabs. • Osama Bin Laden claimed that part of the reason for 9/11 attacks had to do with U.S. support of Israel. • Many U.S. presidents have tried to “broker” peace between Israelis and Palestinians. • Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama? • Conflicts continue today and threatens world peace.
A Quick History of the Holy Land • 2000 B.C.-The historic home of the Jewish people (Old Testament) • 70 A.D.- Romans force Jews out; many settle throughout Europe. • 1096-1187: Christians fight Muslims for control of Jerusalem (The Crusades) • 1187: Muslims regain control of Jerusalem • 1187-1900: Palestine is inhabited by Arabs, Muslims. • 1947: Israel is created; Jews move back in. • Palestinians living here are forced from their homes into areas designated for Palestinians (West Bank and Gaza) • 1967: Israel takes control of West Bank and Gaza Strip • Today: Conflict between the two groups continues
To Make a Long Story Short…. • Jews have historical and religious roots in the area of Palestine/ Israel, • BUT…. • Arab Palestinians had lived there for centuries prior to the creation of Israel.
Zionism • Zionism- the movement to create a Jewish state/ country in Palestine. • In the late 1800’s, some Jews begin migrating from Europe to settle in Palestine, their historic home. • Jews bought land, forced Arabs to move • This led to conflict between the groups. • Following World War I and before World War II, Jewish migration increased. • At this time, Palestine was still heavily Palestinian Arab.
WWII and the Holocaust • During World War 2 (WWII), Adolf Hitler of Germany attempted to kill all the Jews of Europe. • The Holocaust. • Following WWII, Jews desired a country of their own and desired their historic homeland in Palestine. • UN, Great Britain, U.S. supported the Jews.
The Creation of Israel • 1947: The United Nations (UN) recommends that Palestine is divided into two countries, one for Jews (Israel) and one for Arabs (Palestine). • Arabs opposed the plan, Jews created Israel. • Almost immediately, conflict begins.