Historical context: Roots of the Israel-Palestine Conflict can be traced to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries political newsletter, when Jewish and Arab nationalisms emerged in the area and both sought self-determination. In 1948, the United Nations partition plan led to the creation of Israel. This resulted in conflict and displacement between Jewish and Arab populations. Further tensions have been exacerbated by subsequent wars, territorial disputes and Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Gaza Strip.

Key Issues

Territorial Disagreements: The question of borders, and the creation of a Palestinian state along with Israel is one of the most important issues.
Refugee crisis: This conflict has led to a large number of Palestinian refugees whose right to return is still a controversial issue.
Jerusalem Both Israelis as well as Palestinians view Jerusalem as a crucial part of their heritage. This has led to disagreements over its control and legal status.
Security concerns: Israel’s policies on border control, military presence and the Palestinian territories are influenced by its security concerns resulting from repeated conflicts and terrorist acts.
Challenges for Peace:

Lack Of Trust: Years and years of conflict between Israelis have undermined the trust between Israelis. This makes it difficult to engage in meaningful negotiation.
Settlements Israeli settlements on the West Bank are a major obstacle for peace and have received widespread international condemnation.
Fragmented Palestinian Leaders: Palestinian leadership is fragmented because the West Bank and Gaza Strip are controlled by Hamas.
Paths to Peace :

Bilateral, direct negotiations between Israelis & Palestinians is essential to a lasting resolution. These talks can be facilitated by international mediation and dialogue initiatives.
Two State Solution: There is a consensus on the international level in favor of a two state solution where Israel and Palestine live side-by-side with borders that are mutually agreed upon and resources shared.
Humanitarian Aid and Development Investing into education, healthcare and economic development will improve living conditions and foster a sense stability and hope in both communities.