The Israel-Palestine issue stems from a longstanding historical and territorial dispute over land in the Eastern Mediterranean region (The Levant Region).
Both Israelis and Palestinians claim historical and religious ties to the same land, particularly in the area known as historic Palestine.
One of the key points of contention is the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the establishment of Israeli settlements in these areas.
Palestinians argue that these actions violate international law and hinder the possibility of establishing a viable Palestinian state.
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Palestinians seek the establishment of an independent state of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The conflict has resulted in cycles of violence, including acts of terrorism, military operations, and clashes between Israelis and Palestinians.
Security concerns on both sides, such as rocket attacks, suicide bombings, and the construction of barriers and checkpoints, have further fueled tensions and made achieving a peaceful resolution more challenging.
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Recent developments
Palestinian division, with Fatah controlling the West Bank and Islamist Hamas ruling Gaza.
The Arab world shifting its focus towards improving ties with Israel rather than supporting the Palestinian aspiration for nationhood.
The lack of significant response from the U.S. and Europe regarding Israeli troops killing Palestinians in the occupied territories, despite their involvement in supporting other conflicts.
The status quo in the West Bank and Gaza, including the blockade imposed by Israel for over a decade, being a recipe for disaster.
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