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Enduring Controversies

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?.

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Enduring Controversies

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  1. Enduring Controversies Israel and the Palestinians

  2. 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?

  3. 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?

  4. Security Wall • Temporary security measure? • Route to further annexation of “Palestinian land”? • Justifiable? Just?

  5. 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?

  6. 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?

  7. Why Americans Should Care • $96,765,000,000

  8. 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!

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