Journal Article

The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Al-Obaisan, Nawaf Falah Al-Humaid

2024

Overview

The aim of this study is to shed light on the Arab-Israeli conflict through an analytical approach, presenting a historical sequence of the conflict that occurred between the Arab states and the state of Israeli occupation during the period from 1948 to 1973. The study highlights the problem arising from the conflicts between the Arab countries and Israel, which extended from the early nineteenth century, leading to the establishment of the Israeli occupation state after World War I and following the British mandate that laid the groundwork in the Middle East. Israel sought to acquire as much territory as possible in the Levant and Egypt, dividing these countries to facilitate control and establish a Jewish state on Palestinian land. The study follows a historical-analytical methodology suitable for the topic. It identifies the stages of the Arab-Israeli conflict by examining significant and pivotal events that took place between 1948 and 1973. The study concludes that the convergence of colonial interests of Western countries with Zionist political goals was crucial for the success of the Zionist project. Israel received substantial financial, military, and political support to establish a national homeland for Jews, known as the state of Israel. However, no solution was found for the Palestinians to regain their rights, reclaim their land, and repatriate their refugees. Israel disregards any commitments that might lead to the declaration of a Palestinian state. Jerusalem, for Israel, remains its unified capital, regardless of external opinions. The study recommends further research on the Arab-Israeli conflict across all its stages.

• Publisher: جامعة أسيوط - كلية الآداب
• Subject: الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي / الكيان الصهيوني / المصالح الاستعمارية / فلسطين