The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant. Beginning in the mid-20th century, it is one of the world's longest continuing conflicts. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the birth of major nationalist movements among the Jews and among the Arabs, both geared towards attaining sovereignty for their people in the Middle East. The majority of peace efforts have been centred around the two-state solution, which involves the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside... Show more

The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant. Beginning in the mid-20th century, it is one of the world's longest continuing conflicts. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the birth of major nationalist movements among the Jews and among the Arabs, both geared towards attaining sovereignty for their people in the Middle East.

The majority of peace efforts have been centred around the two-state solution, which involves the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.

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25 Questions

1. Which Middle Eastern countries or territories did each nation rule?

1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastOccupied TerritoriesBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

2. Explain this statement 'During the 1900's, Arab nationalism became a powerful force that reshaped the Middle East.'

British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastOccupied Territoriesafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

3. What were the effects of the conflict?

Occupied TerritoriesBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

4. Land seized by Israel during the 1967 war with Arab nations. Many Palestinians lived in this territory.

British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.Occupied Territories1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

5. Hungarian Jew who lived in Austria who formed an organization to promote Zionism. Jews from Eastern Europe began to migrate to Palestine with his encouragement and set up communities there. These communities called on Britain and
other European powers to support them

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastTheodor Herzl (1860-1904)

6. Which effects intensified the conflict?

1. PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
2. the spread of terrorism outside the Middle East.

The PLO and other radical groups lashed out at the United States and other nations that supported Israel. They committed terrorists acts like bombings against these other nationsafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

7. Why did Jews want the state of Israel?

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastthey needed a Jewish state, a homeland, where
they could feel safe after the murder of 6 million Jews during the reign of Hitler.

8. Which of these causes was the most long term?

British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastCONFLICTING CLAIMS TO THE LAND
The Jews regarded the land as their homeland and the Arabs believed that this land
Historically belonged to the Palestinians.

9. Which causes are still MAJOR issues in the Arab-Israeli Conflict?

1. Jews are STILL determined to have Israel as their homeland
2. Arab nations STILL refuse to recognize Israel.

Compromise has been extremely difficult because both sides strongly believe their religious teachings justify their cause and as a result the bloodshed in the Middle East continues.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

10. On 14 May 1948, the day on which the British Mandate over Palestine expired, the Jewish People's Council approved a proclamation that declared the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz Israel, to be known as the State of Israel.

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1948 Arab-Israeli War1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

11. What were the causes of the 2 intifadas?

an increased animosity between Israelis and
Palestinians in occupied territories.

1. The 1987 Intifada occurred because the Palestinians in the occupied lands had grown frustrated by years of Israeli military rule so they organized strikes against Israeli businesses and began attacking soldiers and civilians.

2. The second and far bloodier intifada took place in 2000 and resulted from a mistrust between
Palestine and Israel after peace talks between the PLO Chairman Yassir Arafat and the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak broke down.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

12. A document issued by the British that supported the creation of a Jewish state as long as the rights of the Palestinians were protected. Created during world War I

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.Balfour Declaration (1917)

13. How did the fact that Israel is established as a Jewish state contribute to the Arab-Israeli Conflict?

immediately following the establishment of an independent Israel five Arab nations immediately invaded the region starting the 1948 Arab-Israeli War throughout all of Israelafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

14. Forceful act in response to injury. PLO attacks brought about reprisals

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.reprisalBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

15. The role that the Arab-Israeli Conflict played in the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations was:

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastThe PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations in an attempt to reclaim Palestine and to destroy Israel by waging guerrilla war against Israel. The PLO and other radical groups also spread the Arab-Israeli conflict beyond the Middle East. They lashed out against the United States and other nations that supported Israel. This war lasted several months and resulted in many casualties

16. Where were the French mandates?

British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.Syria and Lebanon

17. Activists whose goal it was to reclaim
Palestine and destroy Israel, they waged guerrilla warfare against the Israelis to
accomplish their goal. It was established in 1964 to set up a Palestinian state

1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) (1964)

18. How many wars did the Arabs initiate against Israel?

The Arab nations initiated FOUR wars against Israel:

1948 War of Independence
1956 Sinai War
1967 Six Day War
1973 Yom Kippur War

Israel defended itself each time and won. After each war Israeli army withdrew from most of the areas it capturedafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

19. What lands did Israel gain a s a result of the war in 1967?

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.gained the Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip from
Egypt, they took Golan Heights from Syria, they took East Jerusalem from the Arabs, and
they took the West Bank from Jordan1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

20. The hatred or fear of Jews.
This increased hatred for Jews led to a strong desire to establish a Jewish homeland

British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.Anti-Semitism1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle East

21. The third Arab-Israeli war in which fighting took
place for six days during 1967. Israel made major territorial gains during this war

after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastSix Day War (1967)British ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.

22. What territories did Israel gain in the 1967 (Six Day) war?

1.Sinai Peninsula
2. the Gaza Strip
3. Golan Heights
4.East Jerusalem
5. the West Bankafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.

23. Why have the Israelis refused to give up the occupied territories?

1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.Israel had encouraged Jewish settlers to move into occupied lands and the settlers believed that they had the HISTORIC RIGHT to live on land that had been part of Ancient IsraelBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.

24. How did the fact that Arab nations refuse to recognize Israel contribute to the Arab-Israeli Conflict?

right after Israel was declared an independent state Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon sent military forces to fight against Israel. During this war Israel defended itself and defeated the divided Arab forcesBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle Eastafter World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.

25. Where were the British mandates?

Iraq, Transjordan and Palestine
after World War I the Arabs wanted their own land in the Middle East and when Britain and France did not meet their expectations during post war settlements they were not happy.
They continued to enforce their demands for self rule during the 1920's and 1930's. They ignited nationalism among the Arab people in order to pave way for an Arab nation and finally after years of demanding self rule Britain and France gave in allowing the Arabs to gain independence of Iraq in 1932, Lebanon in 1943, and Syria in 1946.1. Israel and the Arab nations disagreed which spurred four wars
2. the PLO attacks Israel from Arab nations
3. the intifada opposes Israeli rule of the occupied territories
4. terrorism spreads outside the Middle EastBritish ruled :Aden, Muscat and Oman, Trucial States, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt and Trans- Jordan.
French ruled: Tunisia, Syria, Algeria and French Morocco.