pro-Israeli opinion cite traditional interpretations of sharia (Islamic law) which requires‚ among other things‚ that Muslim territory encompass all land that was ever under Muslim control‚ as a source for the Arab-Israeli conflict. Since the territory of Israel‚ prior to being the British Mandate of Palestine‚ was once part of the Ottoman caliphate‚ some Islamic clerics believe it is unlawful for any portion of it to remain ’usurped’ by non-Muslims. By contrast‚ pro-Arab opinion points at the pronounced
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I. Cultural background of Israel A.(geographic setting) The south of Israel is dominated by the Negev desert covering some 12‚000 square kilometres (4‚633 sq mi)‚ more than half of the country’s total land area. The north of the Negev contains the Judean Desert‚ which‚ at its border with Jordan‚ contains the Dead Sea which‚ at −417 meters (−1‚368 ft) is the lowest point on Earth. The inland area of central Israel is dominated by the Judean Hills of the West Bank‚ whilst the central and northern
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Shehadeh details the nature of life in the occupied territory through years of events and interactions with other Palestinians and Israelis. The most important of these interactions‚ though‚ is with a Canadian Jew named Henry who had immigrated to Israel. As covered extensively by Shehadeh‚ his friendship with Henry was by no means uncomplicated due to their presence on different sides of the Arab-Israeli issue. Throughout the years‚ the dynamic situation in the area tested the bond between the two
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‘Statehood is a matter of politics‚ not of law.’ It is argued that statehood is attained after the fulfillment of certain prerequisites or “criteria”. Nevertheless‚ the application of criteria is not without problems: “The multi-criteria nature of concept‚ the tangled web of historically-specific pathways of state development‚ and differences in state forms have all contributed to substantial theoretical difficulties in reaching any wide agreement about how to define ‘the state’” (Dunleavy‚ Patrick
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travel anywhere in the world I would go to the country of Israel. It’s a small country bordering the Mediterranean Sea between Egypt and Lebanon‚ with its size being relatively smaller than that of New Jersey. It’s somewhere I have traveled before and I would take full advantage of the chance to go back another time. I have more than a handful of relatives in the Middle East. Some of my family members live throughout the many small cities in Israel‚ with the majority living in the city of Jerusalem‚ also
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name. “In This Way We Are Wise” focuses on the reaction of a Jewish American named Natan to a bombing near the Israeli café he frequents. Natan grew up in the suburbs of America‚ choosing to immigrate to Israel as an adult. Englander portrays some of the internal conflicts Natan faces in Israel through Natan’s personal actions‚ reactions‚ and words to reveal personal issues in religion‚ adjustment‚ and social life. Englander’s “In This Way We Are Wise” portrays a few major internal conflicts within
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been an ongoing battle over a strip of land in the Middle East‚ between Palestinians and Israelis for nearly 70 years now. Both sides have their list of supporters‚ firmly believing that the land belongs to either Israel or Palestine. I strongly believe that the land belongs to Israel. This conflict stems out to a religious conflict between the Jewish religion and Islam. Between the years of 1299 and 1923‚ the Ottoman Empire ruled a huge part of the world‚ mostly what is known today as the Middle
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Bibliography: 1. Agence France Presse. "Syria Reiterates Desire for Peace Talks with Israel." The Daily Star. 17 Apr. 2007. 17 Apr. 2007 <http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=81490>. 2. "Country Profile: Syria." Reform Party of Syria. 29 Nov. 2006. 12 Apr. 2007 <http://www.reformsyria.org/index.php
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The six day war took place‚ in which Israeli forces planned a surprise attack on Egypt. Following the war‚ Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza Strip‚ which was 22% of Palestine. These areas are considered occupied territories and do not belong to Israel. Israel attacked a US Navy ship during the six day war‚ that ended up killing and injuring over 200 American servicemen. The Balfour Declaration was a letter dated 2 November 1917
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Jerusalem’s history to start 3000 years ago when David established the city as capital of the United Kingdom of Israel. Palestinians‚ believing they are the descendants of the Canaanites‚ say the city is 5‚000 years old. The great disputes seem unjustified when pictures of Jerusalem are viewed. The city is a desert between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea lying at the intersection of Israel and the West Bank (Jerusalem). Jerusalem is composed of two distinct sections: West Jerusalem and East Jerusalem
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