Success Academy Charter Schools
World History III, Unit 5: Decolonization and Independence Movements
World History III: The Contemporary World
Unit 5: Lesson 4: Do Now
Directions: Write a 5-7 sentence response that answers either of the following questions;
● Why is the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict so difficult to “solve”?
● Would a two-state solution resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
Use information from class and/or sources from the last few lessons as evidence for your answer. not using religous conflicts (wrrite like a 8th grader)
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is difficult to solve for several reasons. One reason is that both Israelis and Palestinians believe that the land belongs to them. Israelis say that the land is their ancient homeland, while Palestinians argue that they have lived there for generations. Another reason is that violence and hatred between the two sides is deep-rooted, making it hard for them to trust each other. Additionally, there are also different groups within each side who have different ideas about how to solve the conflict, which further complicates things.
A two-state solution is one possible way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It suggests that Israel and Palestine should both have their own separate countries and live peacefully side by side. This solution might work because it recognizes the aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians to have their own states. However, implementing this solution is not easy because both sides have disagreements about borders, Jerusalem, and the rights of refugees. These disagreements have caused negotiations to break down in the past. Overall, finding a solution to the conflict is challenging and will require compromise from both Israelis and Palestinians.