Israel and Palestine

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This paper argues that to understand the suggested two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, one must first understand the origins of the conflict. An overview of the history is presented from the Palestinian viewpoint. Conditions that the Palestinians side deems necessary for a two-state solution are presented in a list format. The author concludes that the greatest impediment to the two-state solution, however, is trust on both sides.

From the Paper:

" In essence the various political events in the region over the past century have created two separate and opposing realities or "narratives". The first is the Israeli narrative of the horror of the Holocaust, coupled with claims to the Holy lands which are seen as being ordained by God to the Jewish people. This has resulted in the occupation of Palestine and the violence, demolition of houses etc. More importantly it leads to what is perceived as the denial of Palestinian autonomy and a reduction of a sense of dignity and the very right to their narrative or political history."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Asali Z. Palestine and Israel: Unkind History, Uncertain Future. 2003. August 20, 2006. http://www.americantaskforce.org/Unkind_History.htm
• Reich D. Parallel Sovereignty for Palestine/Israel: Beyond the Onion of Blame. 2002. August 30, 2006.<http://www.flashpoints.net/sambahour1029.html>
• Shah, Anup. The Middle East conflict--a brief background. 2006. August 30, 2006.http://www.globalissues.org/Geopolitics/MiddleEast/Palestine/Background.asp
• What is a Two State Solution? August 28, 2006. http://www.israelipalestinianprocon.org/bin/procon/procon.cgi?database=5-I-Sub-Q01.db&command=viewone&op=t&id=8&rnd=689.6077273906334

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