Why is the Palestinian Israeli conflict so difficult to solve?

Mondo International Updated on 2024-01-28

A piece of land of less than 20,000 square kilometers carries the historical complex of two major religious beliefs;An entanglement of nearly 100 years has touched the nerves of the Middle East and even the world. This is the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, a tug-of-war with no end in sight.

1. Complex historical origins.

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict dates back to the 40s of the last century. At that time, in the context of the end of World War II and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Jews began to settle in Palestine on a large scale, and in 1947, the United Nations resolution was adopted to declare the establishment of the state and establish Israel. This led to the first Middle East war, in which the Arab countries were defeated and the Palestinians were lost.

Since then, there have been several wars and peace negotiations, and the hatred and suspicion between the two sides have only increased. Behind this is the struggle between the two countries over the sovereignty of Jerusalem and other territories, the irreconcilable religious conflict between Judaism and Islam, and the cultural identity differences between the Palestinian and Israeli nations.

The struggle for sovereignty over the same piece of land is inseparable.

Palestine sees Jerusalem as the capital of the future state, and Israel claims sovereignty over the city. This became the most difficult focus for both sides to compromise. In addition to this, the Palestinians insisted on reclaiming the West Bank and the Gaza Strip occupied by Israel during the 1967 war, which Israel claimed as its own inalienable territory.

The issue of sovereignty goes to the heart of national identity, which is an important reason why negotiations have been interrupted so many times. It will be difficult for both sides to make concessions on the territorial issue, and as long as this core contradiction is not resolved, there can be no peace.

The two major religious beliefs are more in conflict than in symbiosis.

As the birthplace of monotheism, Palestine has important religious symbolism. The Bible and the Koran record the deeds of Abraham and others in this land, making it a holy place for Judaism and Islam. Both sides consider themselves God's chosen people and have exclusive religious complexes for places like Jerusalem.

It is this religious monopoly that makes violence happen. Extremist Jews repeatedly broke into the Al-Aqsa Mosque to provoke;From time to time, Muslim's prayers were forbidden by force. Events have fuelled popular hatred, and religious peace has been torn apart by capricious politics.

Differences in national identity Antagonism and prejudice coexist.

This is not only a dispute over political territory, but also a struggle for self-identity between the two peoples. The Palestinians consider themselves descendants of the land that has lived on this land for more than 1,500 years, and the establishment of the State of Israel has deprived them of their homeland. Most Jews, on the other hand, believe that history has given them the right to return to their homeland, and that the founding of the country is only a compensation for thousands of years of displacement.

All kinds of historical origins constitute the life-and-death antagonism and prejudice between the two sides. In life, Palestinians are often labeled as "**".Voices in favor of Palestine are often labelled as "anti-Semitic." This "you are my enemy" mindset has allowed hatred and hostility to pass down from generation to generation.

2. Realistic geopolitical games.

If it is only a question of the historical origin of religion, it may be possible to resolve it. However, since the middle of the 20th century, the dispute has been drawn into the maelstrom of great power games, further complicating matters.

It is difficult for major powers to seek neutrality in their intervention.

The United States and the Soviet Union intervened in this contradiction one after another, supporting different sides. Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has continued to favor Israel, which is seen as an important move in its quest for a strategic fulcrum in the Middle East. In response, many Arab countries have actively supported Palestine. The intervention of various external forces has made peace in the region more and more elusive.

The attitude of the neighboring countries is stronger or weaker.

Some Arab countries have taken a hard line and vowed to cooperate with the Palestinians in "expelling" Israel. However, there are also countries that have begun to reconcile with Israel, which has also led to internal Palestine**. Conflict resolution is also complicated by the divergence of positions and actions of neighboring countries.

International** Polarized pros and cons are polarized.

There has also been a phenomenon of political correctness in the international community in response to this conflict. Take a clear stand in support of the Palestinian side;There are also those who believe that Israel's situation should be understood. There are also some softer voices that try to remain neutral. This makes the parties emotional, and it is not conducive to resolving differences through dialogue.

Third, the road to peace is difficult.

In the face of the intricate historical origins and reality game, when will this eternal tug-of-war stop?The road to peace for both sides to achieve their respective interests is not smooth.

The attitude of all sides tends to be tough.

Looking at the rhetoric of the leaders of both sides in recent years, it is inevitable that the prospects for peace are worried. Israel has repeatedly stated that Palestine does not exist and that a one-State solution is the only option;The Palestinians have also repeatedly stressed that any compromise would mean betrayal. All kinds of hard-line attitudes are worrying.

Violence occurs from time to time.

Although the peace process is slowly moving forward, the spark of conflict is always burning from the bottom up. Palestinian terrorist attacks and repression by the Israeli army are commonplace, and popular hatred continues to rise in these incidents.

The situation is complicated by uncertainties in the Middle East.

The complex political and economic situation in the Middle East itself has also cast uncertainties on this dispute. The game between the United States, Russia, China and India has plunged the region into a whirlpool of contention. This has virtually slowed down the process of achieving compromise between the Palestinian and Israeli sides.

Fourth, looking forward to the future, unity and mutual trust first.

After so many baptisms of war, the Palestinian and Israeli people know very well that conflict cannot bring peace, but only makes life miserable. If we want to solve the problem, we must return to the basic principle of "two-state symbiosis" of the United Nations

Abandon the army and stop fighting and seek dialogue.

Only by ceasefire and the end of the war and the letting go of ** can a real dialogue begin. In the face of violence, all negotiations will be futile. Both sides should keep their emotions under control and avoid escalating the conflict by force.

Mutual understanding eliminates prejudice.

This requires people-to-people exchanges to promote mutual understanding, rather than relying solely on the rhetoric of politicians. Vicious prejudice needs to be eliminated in everyday life in order to reduce hatred.

Win-win cooperation to achieve peace.

The people of both countries aspire to live in peace and to achieve independence and development. Only by mutual tolerance and win-win cooperation can the Palestinian-Israeli conflict gradually subside.

To sum up, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is as complex as it is and how long the road to settlement is. However, the wheels of history are rolling forward, and differences and prejudices will eventually be broken in the needs of reality. It is believed that in the future, the Middle East will surely usher in a good day of harmonious coexistence between the two ethnic groups.

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