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The History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Stalemate in Ceasefire Negotiations
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- The conflict between Israel and Palestine has continued due to the rivalry between Jews and Arabs over a history of more than 2000 years. After the establishment of Israel in 1948, the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and their occupation further exacerbated the situation.
- After the Oslo Accords failed in 2000 and Hamas emerged, the confrontation between the two sides intensified. The United States' pro-Israel policy and the international community's indifference to the Palestinian issue make resolving the conflict even more difficult.
- Although ceasefire negotiations are currently at a standstill, ultimately, efforts are needed to achieve peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine through a fair two-state solution. Continuous attention and mediation by the international community are essential.
The fighting between Israel and the Islamic militant group Hamas in the Palestinian Authority's Gaza Strip has intensified in recent days. Hamas launched a major attack on Israel, causing shock, and in response, the Israeli army stepped up its airstrikes on Gaza. Hamas has also fired numerous rockets at Israel, resulting in continuing casualties on both sides.
Why have Israel and Palestine been locked in this cycle of brutal conflict? It stems from the long-standing conflict between Jews and Arabs dating back over 2,000 years.
In the 19th century, a Zionist movement arose among Jews calling for the establishment of a state in the land of Palestine, where their ancient kingdom once existed. During World War I, Britain promised to support the establishment of a Jewish state, while also falsely promising Arabs independence from the Ottoman Empire in exchange for their support. After the Holocaust, the Nazi massacre of Jews, Jews sought even more strongly to establish a permanent residence.
The establishment of Israel as a Jewish state in the land of Palestine in 1948 led to a full-blown conflict between Arabs and Jews. The tragedy of the expulsion of 700,000 Palestinians from their homeland occurred, and today these Palestinians live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip under Israeli occupation. Gaza, in particular, with 2 million people living in an area the size of a seed island, is in a deplorable state, called a "prison without a ceiling."
In 2000, the clash was triggered by the visit of Ariel Sharon, an Israeli right-wing politician, to the Islamic holy site, destroying the hope of peace built by the Oslo Accords. Within Palestine, the influence of the radical group Hamas increased after Hamas won the 2006 election following the death of moderate leader Yasser Arafat. Hamas subsequently seized control of the Gaza Strip, while the West Bank is ruled by the Fatah faction, which continues to negotiate peace with Israel.
International cooperation is crucial to resolving the issue. However, the United States has a strong pro-Israel lobby within its own country and has provided billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, giving priority to the Iran nuclear deal over the Palestinian issue. On the other hand, there are signs of change, with Arab states like the UAE and Bahrain establishing or exploring diplomatic ties with Israel.
However, countless Palestinian refugees still live without even the most basic necessities. For a solution, concessions from both Israel and Palestine are essential. Although ceasefire negotiations are currently deadlocked, ultimately, a fair two-state solution should be found. This is why the international community must continuously pay attention and intervene.
