Israel- Palestine War: from Past to Present
Israel-Palestine War: from Past to Present A recent breakthrough was achieved in Israel-Palestine war on Monday under a ceasefire deal, following the release of hostages from both the sides. U.S. President Donald Trump, who helped broker the truce, proclaimed it a new beginning, marking an end to two years of devastating war in Gaza. The conflict between Israel and Palestine revolves around issues like land ownership, refugee rights, Jerusalem’s status and mutual security concerns. History The roots of the Israel–Palestine conflict stretch back over a century, to the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The core issue has never been just about land — it’s about the right to self-determination. Timeline: 1897: Jews began the ‘Zionist Movement’ to escape persecution and establish their own state in their ancestral homeland, Israel. Large no. of Jews started settling there after buying land in Palestine. 1917 : Balfour Declaration - the British government supported for es...