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Essentially, control of Jerusalem. Jews, Muslims and Christians have all fought over the city, claiming it is their God-given right to control the place (and in so doing, control the other two faiths).
Since 1948, Jews have demanded a homeland, and rather took it for themselves. In attempting to secure their position in control of the Holy City, they have rather taken to persecuting Muslim Palestinians, who have taken to bombing and murderings to force the Jews out again (so that .THEY can control the place). Palestinians have gained the favour of other Muslim nations, Israel counts US as their major ally.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoOriginally Israel was founded a few thousand years ago but then conquered by the Babylonians. In 1948 part of Palestine became Israel following World War II to give the Jews a safe haven. However slowly but surely Israel conquered more of Palestine and now treat the Palestinians worse than dirt. Also the Israelis are threatening to destroy mosques in Jerusalem and have forced the Palestinians out of their homes in to ghetto-like locations, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Palestinian's country has been taken away from them and the Israelis are now building settlements in those locations. The Middle East is filled with very religious Muslims and they don't want their mosques, some of the holiest locations, to be destroyed or their fellow Muslims hurt.
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∙ 8y agoIsrael is the only non-Muslim country in the Middle East. It also occupies the area of Palestine, which is a holy land for Muslims, however, it is also a holy land for Christians and Jews. Israel also has a strict military policy of attacking the enemy fast and harsh. The Palestinian Territories and Israel have been struggling for some time now and both sides have expressed hatred and extreme violence. The Middle East, who is mostly comprised of Arabs, of course will support their fellow Arab Muslims other than the Hebrew Jews. Relations are especially bad between Iran and Israel, who are on the brink of war.
The second response to this question realizes that the use of the world "all" is not accurate. And the use of the term "countries" can be also questioned. Not all people in all Middle Eastern nation hate Israel. People who hate are ill. It's one thing to disagree and another thing to hate. Hate is evil ignorance.
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∙ 14y agoYeah, pretty much, although some more than others. Wealthy Emirati Arabs couldn't care less one way or another.
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∙ 11y agoNo. There are large sections of the world, especially the United States and Western Europe that support Israel.
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What is the Middle East peace?
The efforts to make peace between Israel and Palestine in particular, but also between Israel and some other countries in the Middle East like Syria.
What is the middle east peace proccess?
The efforts to make peace between Israel and Palestine in particular, but also between Israel and some other countries in the Middle East like Syria.
What country does the US back that makes the middle east not like us?
Israel.
Where is Israel on the globe?
Israel is located on the southern half of the east shore of the Mediterranean, south of Lebanon and east of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula. So like much of the Middle East, it is considered southwestern Asia.
How much of israel is lived on by the Jewish people?
Today's Israel is a tiny sliver of land and does not represent the biblical Israel in its entirety. Israel takes up something like 0.01% of the middle east. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What are some examples of formal regions?
a formal region is a boundary that is known to every1 like the Rio grand is the boundary of the USA and Mexico it is different to perceptual which is like the middle east were it is your opinion what is in the middle east Russia is in the east so could Russia be in the middle east what about Jordan and Israel it changes with your perception
What country did Christianity strat in?
more like a region...the middle east....i suppose you could say jerusalem, which is in Israel...
What is the significance of Israel to US?
The significance of Israel to the US is that they protect US interests in the middle east. They also share and sell the United States advanced weapon systems that are made in Israel. Israel is also a super power and regional power and nuclear power in the middle east so being a ally to a strong country like Israel is important for the United States because they can help defend the United States like they are currently aiding them in their fight against terrorism.
Is Palestine in Asia?
YES. Israel is part of the continent of ASIA, specifically in the region called "the Middle East." "Southwest Asia" is also being slowly adopted as a more politically-correct alternative for the term "Middle East." Israel is very close both to North Africa and south-eastern Europe, but is not part of Africa or Europe. This is because the internationally accepted demarcation of the border between Asia and Africa is the Suez Canal; and the demarcation between Asia and Europe runs through the Urals and the Dardanelles, making Israel an Asian country.It is important to note that for UN Security Council rotations, Israel is considered part of the "Western Europe and Others Group" as the Arab Nations blocked its entry into the Middle East Group. It also shares a lot of legal and cultural traditions with Europe.It is also worth noting that like several other Middle Eastern and Caucasus countries, Israel is allowed to participate in the (primarily European) Eurovision song contest. Additionally, Israel plays in the European Football Cup.
Where are most desalination plants located in the middle east?
Most desalination plants in the Middle East are on the Arab coastline of the Persian Gulf in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. However, some are starting to be built in Israel as well.
What is different about the Democracy in the Middle East than in the US?
There is not one style of democracy in the Middle East, but many. Countries such as Turkey and Israel (the Middle East's only true democracies) have vastly different systems for governance. Quasi-democracies like Egypt, Lebanon, and Iraq also have very different systems for governance. Please specify an individual country and the differences can be discussed.
What religions claim the Middle East as their homeland?
The Middle East is the homeland for a good number of nations that practice the religion of Islam. Also, the nation of Israel is home to the religion of Judaism which was established in that area several thousand years ago. It is the oldest religion which is still practiced in the Middle East. Israel is also home for many Christians and Muslims. A large number of Christians are scattered in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. It can be said that Christianity began in the Middle East when a number of Jewish people converted to Christianity.
