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Holocaust and Anti-Semitism
Conflicts began to break out between the settlers and the Palestinian Arabs, as each group tried to hold onto the land.
During World War II, the Jewish people in Europe suffered terrible atrocities by the Nazi Party, the National Socialist Party,
led by Adolf Hitler during the 1930s. There was widespread anti-Semitism, hatred of the Jews, in Europe. Over six million
European Jews were killed in Nazi concentration camps, and many thousands of others had to leave Europe to avoid death.
This terrible act came to be known as the Holocaust. At the end of the war, the Jewish people of the world wanted to take
steps to be sure nothing like this could ever happen again. Many countries in the world felt tremendous guilt and sympathy
over the Holocaust as they began to learn the details of the concentration camps. Jewish groups living in Europe and the
United States, discussed plans on trying to set up a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine. At the end of the war, the
newly created United Nations also believed something should be done for the Jewish people because of their suffering.
12. What happened during WWII that encouraged countries around the world to believe that Jews needed their own
homeland?
State of Israel Created
In 1948, the United Nations voted to create a homeland for the Jews in Palestine. The UN’s plan was to partition or divide,
Palestine between the Arabs and Jews. The Arab Palestinians would maintain control of the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and
Golan Heights. Jerusalem would be an international zone with neither group controlling it. The Jews who were living there
accepted the offer and declared the creation of the State of Israel. However, not everyone was happy with the new
arrangement. Palestinian Arabs who were living in the area felt the United Nations had unfairly given their land away, and
they, along with many other Arab countries, refused to accept the new country of Israel.
13. Why do you think Jerusalem was set up as an international zone, with no group controlling it?
14. Which group accepted the United Nations partition plan, and which group thought it was unfair?
Arab-Israeli Conflict
War broke out in May 1948 between the new State of Israel and the Palestinians. Other Arab countries in Southwest Asia
agreed with the Palestinians and helped them during this war. However, the Israelis were able to win this war, and the new
State of Israel survived, taking over even more land than had originally been planned. In 1967, there was another major
conflict called the Six-Day War. Once again, Israel was able to expand its borders. Some of the captured lands included parts
of Jordan, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, and the Sinai Peninsula, which was part of Egypt.
In 1979, Israel and Egypt signed a peace agreement. Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt in exchange for official
recognition as a country by Egypt. In 1993, the Israeli government and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the
representative of the Palestinian people, signed an important peace agreement. Part of the agreement allowed for
Palestinian rule in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This appeared to be an important step in the peace process. However,
deadly fighting and wars have continued as Israelis have expanded their land into Palestinian lands.
15. What was the result of the wars that broke out after Israel became an official state?
16. Why is there still major tension and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?
Conflicts began to break out between the settlers and the Palestinian Arabs, as each group tried to hold onto the land.
During World War II, the Jewish people in Europe suffered terrible atrocities by the Nazi Party, the National Socialist Party,
led by Adolf Hitler during the 1930s. There was widespread anti-Semitism, hatred of the Jews, in Europe. Over six million
European Jews were killed in Nazi concentration camps, and many thousands of others had to leave Europe to avoid death.
This terrible act came to be known as the Holocaust. At the end of the war, the Jewish people of the world wanted to take
steps to be sure nothing like this could ever happen again. Many countries in the world felt tremendous guilt and sympathy
over the Holocaust as they began to learn the details of the concentration camps. Jewish groups living in Europe and the
United States, discussed plans on trying to set up a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine. At the end of the war, the
newly created United Nations also believed something should be done for the Jewish people because of their suffering.
12. What happened during WWII that encouraged countries around the world to believe that Jews needed their own
homeland?
State of Israel Created
In 1948, the United Nations voted to create a homeland for the Jews in Palestine. The UN’s plan was to partition or divide,
Palestine between the Arabs and Jews. The Arab Palestinians would maintain control of the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and
Golan Heights. Jerusalem would be an international zone with neither group controlling it. The Jews who were living there
accepted the offer and declared the creation of the State of Israel. However, not everyone was happy with the new
arrangement. Palestinian Arabs who were living in the area felt the United Nations had unfairly given their land away, and
they, along with many other Arab countries, refused to accept the new country of Israel.
13. Why do you think Jerusalem was set up as an international zone, with no group controlling it?
14. Which group accepted the United Nations partition plan, and which group thought it was unfair?
Arab-Israeli Conflict
War broke out in May 1948 between the new State of Israel and the Palestinians. Other Arab countries in Southwest Asia
agreed with the Palestinians and helped them during this war. However, the Israelis were able to win this war, and the new
State of Israel survived, taking over even more land than had originally been planned. In 1967, there was another major
conflict called the Six-Day War. Once again, Israel was able to expand its borders. Some of the captured lands included parts
of Jordan, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, and the Sinai Peninsula, which was part of Egypt.
In 1979, Israel and Egypt signed a peace agreement. Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt in exchange for official
recognition as a country by Egypt. In 1993, the Israeli government and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the
representative of the Palestinian people, signed an important peace agreement. Part of the agreement allowed for
Palestinian rule in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This appeared to be an important step in the peace process. However,
deadly fighting and wars have continued as Israelis have expanded their land into Palestinian lands.
15. What was the result of the wars that broke out after Israel became an official state?
16. Why is there still major tension and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?
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### Questions and Answers
**12. What happened during WWII that encouraged countries around the world to believe that Jews needed their own homeland?**
During World War II, the Holocaust resulted in the systematic extermination of over six million Jews, revealing the extent of anti-Semitism and the dangers faced by Jewish communities in Europe. The horrific atrocities and the suffering endured by Jews emphasized the urgent need for a safe haven where they could live free from persecution. As details of the Holocaust became known, many countries felt guilt and sympathy towards the Jewish people, leading to a belief that establishing a homeland in Palestine would provide them with security and stability.
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**13. Why do you think Jerusalem was set up as an international zone, with no group controlling it?**
Jerusalem holds significant religious and historical importance for both Jews and Palestinians, as well as many other religious groups. By designating it as an international zone, the intention was to prevent any one group from claiming sole ownership over the city, thereby reducing the potential for conflict and promoting coexistence. This plan aimed to ensure that all communities could access and practice their faith freely in a city that is sacred to multiple religions.
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**14. Which group accepted the United Nations partition plan, and which group thought it was unfair?**
The Jewish community in Palestine accepted the United Nations partition plan and subsequently declared the creation of the State of Israel. In contrast, the Palestinian Arabs, who were already living in the area, felt that the plan was unfair as it allocated a portion of their land to the Jewish settlers, leading to feelings of dispossession and opposition to the establishment of Israel.
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**15. What was the result of the wars that broke out after Israel became an official state?**
After Israel became an official state in 1948, a war broke out between the newly established state and the Palestinian Arabs, along with supportive Arab nations. Israel emerged victorious and expanded its territory beyond the original partition plan. Subsequent conflicts, including the Six-Day War in 1967, also resulted in Israel capturing additional territory, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and parts of Egypt and Jordan. This expansion of land led to prolonged tensions and continued disputes over territory between Israel and the Palestinian people.
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**16. Why is there still major tension and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?**
Major tension and conflict persist between Israelis and Palestinians due to several interrelated factors, including disputes over land ownership, the status of refugees, security concerns, and mutual recognition of rights. The expansion of Israeli settlements into Palestinian areas has exacerbated tensions, as Palestinians feel their land is being continually taken from them. Additionally, historical grievances, political divisions, and failed peace processes have created deep-seated mistrust between both sides, making a resolution increasingly complex and challenging. Despite some agreements aimed at establishing peace, sporadic violence and military confrontations continue to hinder progress towards a lasting solution.
**12. What happened during WWII that encouraged countries around the world to believe that Jews needed their own homeland?**
During World War II, the Holocaust resulted in the systematic extermination of over six million Jews, revealing the extent of anti-Semitism and the dangers faced by Jewish communities in Europe. The horrific atrocities and the suffering endured by Jews emphasized the urgent need for a safe haven where they could live free from persecution. As details of the Holocaust became known, many countries felt guilt and sympathy towards the Jewish people, leading to a belief that establishing a homeland in Palestine would provide them with security and stability.
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**13. Why do you think Jerusalem was set up as an international zone, with no group controlling it?**
Jerusalem holds significant religious and historical importance for both Jews and Palestinians, as well as many other religious groups. By designating it as an international zone, the intention was to prevent any one group from claiming sole ownership over the city, thereby reducing the potential for conflict and promoting coexistence. This plan aimed to ensure that all communities could access and practice their faith freely in a city that is sacred to multiple religions.
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**14. Which group accepted the United Nations partition plan, and which group thought it was unfair?**
The Jewish community in Palestine accepted the United Nations partition plan and subsequently declared the creation of the State of Israel. In contrast, the Palestinian Arabs, who were already living in the area, felt that the plan was unfair as it allocated a portion of their land to the Jewish settlers, leading to feelings of dispossession and opposition to the establishment of Israel.
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**15. What was the result of the wars that broke out after Israel became an official state?**
After Israel became an official state in 1948, a war broke out between the newly established state and the Palestinian Arabs, along with supportive Arab nations. Israel emerged victorious and expanded its territory beyond the original partition plan. Subsequent conflicts, including the Six-Day War in 1967, also resulted in Israel capturing additional territory, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and parts of Egypt and Jordan. This expansion of land led to prolonged tensions and continued disputes over territory between Israel and the Palestinian people.
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**16. Why is there still major tension and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?**
Major tension and conflict persist between Israelis and Palestinians due to several interrelated factors, including disputes over land ownership, the status of refugees, security concerns, and mutual recognition of rights. The expansion of Israeli settlements into Palestinian areas has exacerbated tensions, as Palestinians feel their land is being continually taken from them. Additionally, historical grievances, political divisions, and failed peace processes have created deep-seated mistrust between both sides, making a resolution increasingly complex and challenging. Despite some agreements aimed at establishing peace, sporadic violence and military confrontations continue to hinder progress towards a lasting solution.