Aim: Why do Arabs and Israelis fight?OR Aim: Why did the world feel it was necessary to create a Jewish homeland?

In 1947 the United Nations proposed dividing the British mandate of Palestine into two states: a Jewish one and an Arab one. The Jews accepted the plan and in 1948 proclaimed the state of Israel, which was soon attacked by a coalition of Arabs. By the end of the war, Israel had taken much of the Arab land.


Do Now: 
1. Where is Palestine?
2. Where is Israel? 
3. What religion do the people in these countries practice?
4. Name five other Arab countries?  
5. Why is it important to have a nationality?

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