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The Parable of the Family with an Orphan: A Tale of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Explore the complex history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the parable of a family with an orphan, symbolizing the tensions and dynamics between the two nations. From the Balfour Declaration to the Camp David Accords, witness the struggles, wars, and peace efforts that have shaped the region. Reflect on the quest for peace, the involvement of international players, and the desires of Israelis and Palestinians. A thought-provoking narrative shedding light on a long-standing conflict.

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The Parable of the Family with an Orphan: A Tale of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

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  1. Palestinian and Israeli Conflict

  2. The Parable of the Family with an Orphan • Large Family - Countries of the World • House - Middle East • Orphan - Jews • Weak Child - Palestinians • Attic - Palestine / Israel • Parents - U. N. • Strongest Son - United States • Other Children - Egypt, Syria, etc. • Cabinet - Jerusalem

  3. Family takes in the orphan and puts him in the attic • Balfour Declaration • Supports Jewish people moving to Palestine • More Jews immigrate after WWII

  4. Sharing the attic room & the parents leave • 1947 the U.N. divides Palestine into a Jewish and Arab state • Nation of Israel created in 1948

  5. The other children attack the Orphan • 1948 War • Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq attack Israel

  6. The other children attacking the Orphan • Egypt

  7. The other children attack the orphan again & the orphan takes more room • The Six-Day War (1967)

  8. The weakest child fights unfairly • PLO • Al-Fatah • Yasir Arafat

  9. Other Children attack again • Anwar El Sadat is the new leader of Egypt • 1973 Yom Kippur War

  10. The strongest son tries to bring peace • President Jimmy Carter meets with Sadat and Menachem Begin at Camp David

  11. El-Sadat makes peace with Israel and is assasinated

  12. The weakest child continues to fight unfairly and the orphan takes more of the attic Hamas Hezbollah

  13. Strongest son tries to make more peace • Bill Clinton makes peace with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat

  14. Yitzhak Rabin Assassinated!

  15. Camp David Accords

  16. Which outcome do you think is best? • Which outcome do you think is most likely to occur? • Which outcome do you think most Israelis would like to see? • Which outcome do you think most Palestinians would want?

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