Israel and Palestine’s dispute is one of the most remaining and complicated geological conflicts of our time. Lasting decades its deep political, historical, religious origin keep forming the area's landscape. The root of the bad blood between these two countries is all about land, as they both claim to have the same territory. These pieces of land are specifically known as the Gaza strip, the West Bank, and the East of Jerusalem.
The forming of the State of Israel in 1948 guided the displacement of hundreds and thousands of Palestinians, producing a refugee crisis that is still ongoing.
Another factor that plays a huge role in this conflict is religion. The land that they are both claiming there holds many sacred sites. These sites don't just persist in one religion, they honor Jews, Muslims, including the Western Wall and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Wanting control over these sites has been a recurring problem leading to tension and violence between the two countries.
Throughout the past years there have been several attempts to try to make peace between Israel and Palestine. One of the attempts included the Oslo accords in the 1990s as well as the Camp David Summit in 2000s. Even though efforts have been made to end this enmity they continue to have a deep-seated mistrust for each other and different visions for the future which have prevented long term resolution to this dispute.
The continuing destructiveness violence and bloodshed have taken a depressing and heavy toll on both Israelis and Palestinians. Civilians on both sides have been victims, either being dangerously injured or killed in numerous acts of violence, perpetuating a cycle of revenge and retaliation. The international community has also been deeply involved trying to find a solution to finally end this conflict. Various countries and organizations have attempted to provide their support and mediation efforts to work on this issue, sadly the situation remains unsolved.
Despite the challenges there is still hope to have these two countries to settle these disputes and have a peaceful resolution. Communication negotiation and some compromises remain to be the best path forward to continue the attempt of resolution, even though this might be a difficult affair for both Israel and Palestine it would help with their citizens' pain and suffering. This deeply and entrenched conflict still has much hope for peace and resolution.
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