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Sarah Schaelchlin. Period 2 Camp DAVID ACCORDS. Pre-Camp David Accords History of Palestine. Palestine: biblical times. Eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea 61 BC Romans invade Jerusalem Central area named Judea Jerusalem area called “Palaestina” (Palestine)
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Sarah Schaelchlin Period 2 Camp DAVID ACCORDS
Pre-Camp David Accords History of Palestine
Palestine: biblical times • Eastern end of the • Mediterranean Sea • 61 BC Romans invade • Jerusalem • Central area named Judea • Jerusalem area called • “Palaestina” (Palestine) • Persecution of Jews and • Christians • Jewish Diaspora • (spreading)
IsraelThroughout History • Inconsistent borders • Constant invasions by outside Arabs • Founding of three most prominent religions • Occupancy of mostly • Arabs post-invasion • Jewish state in 1948 • Arab and Jewish • hostilities after
1923 British Mandate • Britain attempts peaceable • boundaries • Balfour Declaration: • Jewish home in Palestine • “Mandate” (made a • colony • Syria and Lebanon under • mandate of France • Palestine and Iraq become • British mandates • 1923-1948
1947 Britain gives UN power over Israel Unanimous vote for Israeli independence Approved November 29, 1947 Made Jewish, Arab state; international zone Accepted by Jews/rejected by Arabs
Israel becomes a state
Britain finally relents control Israel declares independence May 14, 1948 Arab terror intensifies Immediate Arab invasion same day as declaration Israel fought, US aid until victory “War of Independence”
An attempt at Peace 1977
Israel Menachem Begin Prime Minister 1977-1992 Egypt Muhammed Anwar al-Sadat President 1970-1981
Sadat welcomed to • Jerusalem by Begin • Begin visits • Ismailia, Egypt • Both leaders • propose peace • Opportunity shown • to world • Official negotiations • set • Meeting at Camp • David Peace Initiative
Sadat, Begin, and President Jimmy Carter • Camp David, Thurmont, Maryland • September 5-17, 1978 CAMP DAVID ACCORDS • Framework • established • Ended at White • House • All three leaders • signed framework
Framework • Between Israel and any nation • Respect for Sovereignty • Territorial integrity, political • independence, every state • Secure, recognized boundaries • with no threats • Normal relations • Agree to special security • arrangements
Framework • Self governing authority • West Bank, Gaza • Begin Five Year Transitional • Period • Peace between Israel and • Jordan • Israeli troops moved • from WB and Gaza • Strong police force • established • Police composed of citizens
Framework • Resolve disputes by peaceful • means • Eradicate economic boycotts • Promise citizens protection • United States allowed • participation on matters • United Nations Security • Council endorse treaties • Ensure treaties not be • violated
Palestine Today • Some say peace remains • Biased reports state Israel refuses peace • Suicide bombings and attacks still occur • Arabs want Israeli territory • Israel leads attacks in defense • Many believe peace is unreachable
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