Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Esther KimEnglish B block

Due.2/12/09

Can the teenagers of Israel and Palestine today recover from the violence they have

faced all their lives?

• No, it would be hard for the teenagers of that region to re-cover from the ongo-ing religious con-flicts especially Palestinian teenagers.

Fact 1: It was the Jews that moved into Palestinian land

• Led by Zionism, Jews started to move to Palestinian land

• May 14, 1948: In-dependent Jewish State established

• UN divided land:2/3 to Israel, 1/3 to Palestine

Fact 2: The Conflict is not likely to be solved in the near future

• There were 6 wars total from 1948 to 1982.

• Israel launched another attack this year that killed many Palestinians.

• Many peace processes failed including Oslo Accord, Camp David Summit, and Taba Summit.

Fact 3:The conflict produced many Palestinian refugees

• Palestinians were expelled or fled their homes

• Currently 4 mil-lion Palestinian refugees

• Crowded refugee camps with poor conditions

Fact 4:Palestine is now ruled by HAMAS, a more radical group!

• Does not recognize Is-rael as an indepen-dent state

• Considered as terror-ist organization

• Won the election against FATAH in 2006

Fact 5:Terrorist groups are recruiting young teenagers

• Frustrated teenagers turn radical.

• Children have been used to transport explosives.

• For example, in 2004 Is-raeli soldiers stopped a 14-year-old boy wearing a vest of explosives near the West Bank.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Habibi

• Liyana’s family were pulled out by Israeli agents for inspection (p. 34)

• A Jewish man called Liyana an animal (p.95)

• Parents’ disapproval of Liyana’s friendship with a Jewish friend

(p. 160~)

Habibi:How one person can make the change

• Liyana’s friendship with Omar:»Having a Jewish friend is considered as taboo»It is an example showing that the Jews and Arabs can get along»It shows the possibility that the younger generation can over come the conflict

Conclusion• It is hard for teenagers (esp.Pales-

tinians) to recover from the violence because:– Jews came into Palestinian land– The war is still not over– Palestinian refugees– Hamas– Terrorists are recruiting teenagers

• Habibi shows hope for the teenagers

Bibliography• Slide 1

– Israel flag– Palestinian flag

• Slide 2– Picture

• Slide 3– Map– Info.

• Slide 4– Picture– Info.

• Slide 5– Picture– Picture– Info.

• Slide 6– Picture– Info.

• Slide 7– Picture– Info.

• Slide 8– Habibi Text

• Slide 9– Picture– Habibi Text

• Slide 10