The Intefada
The Palestinians were left without a homeland in the aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9. The cease-fire agreement provided for Israeli, Jordanian, and Egyptian control of the entire British Mandate of Palestine. Palestinians were denied their Right to a State by all three of these countries.
The Palestinians were left without a homeland because of the aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9. The cease-fire agreement provided for Israeli, Jordanian, and Egyptian control of the entire British Mandate of Palestine. Palestinians were denied their Right to a State by all three of these countries.
The Palestinians were left without a homeland because of the aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9. The cease-fire agreement provided for Israeli, Jordanian, and Egyptian control of the entire British Mandate of Palestine. Palestinians were denied their Right to a State by all three of these countries.
As of 2005, there are no more Israeli Settlements in Gaza. Between 1993-2005, there were several agreements concerning cessions of power to the Palestinians that permitted certain areas to remain in Israeli control. Israel's withdrawal from Gaza was unilateral.
As of 2023, Palestinians control limited territory primarily in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The West Bank is divided into Areas A, B, and C, with Area A under full Palestinian Authority control, Area B under joint control, and Area C predominantly under Israeli control. Gaza is governed by Hamas, but it is also subject to an Israeli blockade. Overall, the land controlled by Palestinians constitutes a fragmented and limited part of the territory originally designated for a Palestinian state.
Palestinians have limited control over certain areas, primarily the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank, where the Palestinian Authority and Hamas operate. However, their control is often restricted by Israeli military presence and settlements, leading to a complex political and territorial situation. In Gaza, Hamas governs, while the West Bank is administratively divided into areas with varying degrees of Palestinian and Israeli control. Overall, full sovereignty remains elusive, and many aspects of governance and security are influenced by external factors.
"Israeli" and "Palestinian" are political groups. The religious groups would Jewish, Christian, or Muslim. As for whether the Israelis or Palestinians are in control of Bethlehem, Bethlehem is ostensibly in Zone A of the West Bank which means that the Palestinian Authority has both municipal control and police responsibility. Of course, like most places in the West Bank, though, there is significant Israeli interference.
The Declaration of Principles established a new Palestinian Authority region of control in Gaza, giving Palestinians living there the beginnings of a State. In terms of on-the-ground differences, those really did not come until the unilateral Israeli withdrawal in 2005 and the election and Palestinian Civil War of 2006.
Firstly, Ehud Barak was a Prime Minister, not a President. He offered the Palestinians control over the entire Old City of Jerusalem (with a Jewish committee to oversee the Western Wall), something which has never been offered before or since to the Palestinians. This offer, although rejected by the Palestinians, created tremendous furor in Israel, leading to Ehud Barak losing the next election to Ariel Sharon in a landslide.
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) sought to highlight the plight of Palestinians through various means, including international diplomacy, media campaigns, and grassroots mobilization. They emphasized the struggles of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation by portraying their experiences in global forums, such as the United Nations. The PLO also produced reports and documentaries that illustrated human rights violations and advocated for Palestinian statehood, aiming to garner international support for their cause. Through these efforts, the PLO aimed to raise awareness and promote solidarity among nations and organizations worldwide.
It is important to note that the military/paramilitary conflict is between Israelis and Palestinians, not Jews and Palestinians since the Israeli Army contains more than just Jews. Israelis and Palestinians are still fighting because neither group has achieved their objective. The Israeli objective is to have a dominant state in the region, living in peace with its neighbors, and with borders that are secure. The Palestinian objective is to have an independent government, international relations, and freedom of movement for its inhabitants. Unfortunately, both of these objectives are greatly expanded by fanatics on both sides who see the only possible implementation of these ideals being one in which the other party cannot exist or exists in such a weakened and defeated state that there can be no real peace. This is why the conflict continues. To see the causes and desires fueling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in more detail, see the related question.
Yes. The Palestinian Militant group Hamas is currently in control of the Gaza Strip and the only people who live there are Palestinians.