Enduring Controversies
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Enduring Controversies. Israel and the Palestinians . State for Palestinians?. More than 9 million, mostly in West Bank, Gaza and surrounding areas If no, why? What should happen to the Palestinians? If yes, where should it be? Requirements for recognition by the international community?.
Enduring Controversies
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Enduring Controversies Israel and the Palestinians
State for Palestinians? • More than 9 million, mostly in West Bank, Gaza and surrounding areas • If no, why? What should happen to the Palestinians? • If yes, where should it be? Requirements for recognition by the international community?
Occupied (Disputed)Territories • Over 2 million Palestinians in WB • 400,000 Jewish settlers in West Bank • Should settlers be forced to leave? • Is this a potential Palestinian state?
Security Wall • Temporary security measure? • Route to further annexation of “Palestinian land”? • Justifiable? Just?
Hamas Victory in Palestinian Elections • Fundamentalist group that wants to establish an Islamic state on what it considers "historic Palestine," including modern-day Israel. • Political wing won a landslide victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections • Charter calls for Israel’s destruction • Should Hamas be recognized by the international community?
On-going violence since 2000 • According to BBC: • 3,300 Palestinians killed by Israelis • 1,000 Israelis killed by Palestinians • Most Pal. deaths by Israeli military • Most Israeli deaths by acts of terrorism • Can peace be made while violence persists? • What will stop the violence?
Why Americans Should Care • $96,765,000,000
How Should the U.S. Effectively Use its Power? • Policeman? • Enforcer of laws • Nation-builder? • Democratization • Humanitarian? • Imperialist? • Peace Keeper? • Disinterested 3rd Party • Stay out!