movement among European Jews to set up a Jewish homeland in Palestine in the 1890's. The modern form of this movement was brought about because of the persecution of Jews

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.

Related: Middle East History

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1. movement among European Jews to set up a Jewish homeland in Palestine in the 1890's. The modern form of this movement was brought about because of the persecution of Jews


PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) (1964)
The 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
Zionism
Syria and Lebanon