Originally posted by snowdragon
Let's be fair in this discussion, how many wars did Israel start and how many did they lose, that should be the start of the discussion. Where/when did this conflict start who was involved and what were their goals? Those actions set the tone for how relationships with neighbors are handled.
Sure.
THE ZIONISM MOVEMENT
In the late 19th and early 20th century, an organized religious and political movement known as Zionism emerged among Jews.
Zionists wanted to reestablish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Massive numbers of Jews immigrated to the ancient holy land and built settlements. Between 1882 and 1903, about 35,000 Jews relocated to Palestine. Another 40,000 settled in the area between 1904 and 1914.
Many Jews living in Europe and elsewhere, fearing persecution during the Nazi reign, found refuge in Palestine and embraced Zionism. After the Holocaust and World War II ended, members of the Zionist movement primarily focused on creating an independent Jewish state.
Arabs in Palestine resisted the Zionism movement, and tensions between the two groups continue. An Arab nationalist movement developed as a result.
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/history-of-israel
That is how the conflict started. I appreciate the honesty of HISTORY in highlighting such facts.
Neighboring states intervened on the behalf of Palestinians in 1948 but failed to dismantle Israel. Additional wars occurred due to a number of factors; not restricted to Palestine.
Arabs are giving peaceful resolution of (ongoing) Israel - Palestine conflict full chance since 1973, to no avail. Israel continue to oppress Palestinians in different ways whereas US accord unconditional protection to Israel in the UN.
Hopeless.