Can someone explain what is currently going on in Israel today and their relationship with the Palestinians?

Answer 1

they are trying to gain control of Israel territory.

Answer 2

Here are a number of sites that will help explain the history of this conflict.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=History,+Israel/Palestine+problem&spell=1

Answer 3

Check this answer I posted a few days ago.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1193966504.1193967455

Answer 4

Ms. Sue the answer you posted really helps! Thanks as well to GuruBlue and Anonymous.

Answer 5

I'm glad that I was able to clarify this very confusing situation for you.