Brief History Of Middle Eastern Conflicts

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Brief history of Middle Eastern Conflicts

Jewish Expulsion • Over thousands of years Jews were kicked out of their biblical homeland and sent to many locations throughout the world • Over time Palestinian Arabs moved into this area

Modern History • Before WWI the Ottoman Empire controlled this area of the world • Ottoman broke up and England and France took control of some areas, others were made independent nations. • Borders were drawn regardless of ethnic group makeup

Modern History • England controlled Palestine • Balfour Declaration – declares a desire of a Jewish home in Palestine • Holocaust stirs a worldwide call for a Jewish nation in Palestine • 1948 Israel declares itself an independent nation – 6 Arab nations attack it immediately

Recent History • Israel fights several wars, adding territory. • Egypt and Israel agree to Camp David Accord end the Arab wars • Palestinians fight for independence

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