All About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Story by Kayla Campbell and Skylar Greene. Photo courtesy of The Guardian.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing struggle between Israelis and Palestinians over land and identity. The roots of the conflict date back to the late 1800s, when both Jews and Arabs began to develop their national identities. In 1948, Israel was established as a country, which led to the first Arab-Israeli war. Many Palestinians were displaced from their homes during this time, creating tensions between the two groups.

Over the years, several wars have occurred, including the significant Six-Day War in 1967. During this war, Israel took control of areas such as the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Many attempts have been made to achieve peace, like the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, but these efforts have often failed to resolve the issues. Disagreements over borders, security, and the rights of Palestinians continue to create challenges.

This conflict has caused issues between many different religious communities, like the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities. For example, Palestinians are being forced out of their homes and have no place to live. We can resolve this conflict by granting people independence, as well as access to a large amount of land.

Kayla Campbell and Skylar Greene are 7th grade scholars at Friendship Woodridge International School