Lines of Demarcation – where should the borders be drawn?
- The Middle East is around the southern and eastern shores in the Mediterranean Sea
- By the end of the war of 1948, 80% of the former Palestine country was taken by Israel
- 8 miles north of Jerusalem is Ramallah but it's sealed off from Israelis
- Deserts and mountains surrounded Israel's land for good natural protection
- Ongoing arguments about the territories of Israel because of disagreements of what they own
- Expanded borders and communities
- Israel settled in West Bank, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem after Six-Day War
- Israel establishes checkpoints and border crossings in the West Bank
Jerusalem – who's in charge of it?
- Conflicts because Jerusalem is a holy city for three religions
- Battle to regain their own holy city
Palestinian Refugees – can they come back?
- 2 million refugees
- Right of return?
- Most lived in Jordan
- 1948 Palestine war expelled many former citizens, generated many refugees
Housing Settlements – how should this be distributed?
- Proposal: Distribute settlements between peaceful Palestinians and Jewish settlers
Current/Past Issues in Middle East
- US Embassy in Jerusalem
- Caterpillar Tractors in Israel
- Zionist Christian Support of Israel
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