In this essay the reasons for the Arab′s animosity towards the state of Israel will be outlined. For this purpose a chronological strategy will be applied. We will begin with the very roots of the animosity beginning with the Prophet Muhammad and continue to the creation of the state of Israel. The events from 1948 until today do not claim to be complete. Instead excerpts of the socalled highlights of the conflict between the Arabs and Israel will be emphasised.
In addition to that it should also be noticed, that the discussion will be mainly limited on the quarrel between the already mentioned parties. The West will be just mentioned where it is necessary to make the context comprehensible. Finally some possible solutions to end the conflict will be sketched.
Usually the animosity of the Arab world towards the state of Israel is approached by beginning with the Balfour Declaration of 1917 and proceeds to 1948 where the state of Israel was founded. Here another approach shall be made. Part of the hostility between Arabs and Israelis seems to be based on the religious issue of Islam versus Judaism. We will therefore start at the very beginning, when Islam was founded.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Arab animosity towards Israel
- From the beginning: Islam versus Judaism
- A Jewish homeland in Palestine: the Balfour Declaration
- The creation of the state of Israel
- The 1956 Suez Crisis and the 1967 Six-Day War
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explain the reasons for the Arab world's animosity towards the state of Israel, examining the historical events and factors that contribute to this conflict. The analysis will focus on the historical timeline, beginning with the roots of the animosity in the emergence of Islam and progressing through to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
- Religious differences and historical tensions between Islam and Judaism
- The impact of European colonialism and international agreements on the region
- The creation of the state of Israel and its consequences for the Arab world
- The role of the West in the Arab-Israeli conflict
- Possible solutions for resolving the conflict
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Arab animosity towards Israel: This chapter introduces the essay's focus on understanding the historical and religious roots of Arab animosity towards Israel. It outlines the chronological approach taken and highlights the key aspects of the conflict to be examined.
- From the beginning: Islam versus Judaism: This chapter explores the origins of animosity between Arabs and Israelis in the religious context of Islam and Judaism. It discusses the role of the Prophet Muhammad and the emergence of Islam as a major belief system in the Middle East.
- A Jewish homeland in Palestine: the Balfour Declaration: This chapter examines the historical developments leading up to the Balfour Declaration, highlighting the influence of European colonialism and the competing claims for control over Palestine. It explores the complex international agreements and tensions surrounding the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- The creation of the state of Israel: This chapter focuses on the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 and the subsequent consequences for the Arab world. It examines the Arab perspective on the persecution of Jews in Europe and the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay focuses on the historical and religious factors contributing to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Key terms include Islam, Judaism, Balfour Declaration, Palestinian displacement, Israeli-Arab wars, and the role of the West in the Middle East.
- Quote paper
- Robert Conrad (Author), 2002, Account for Arab animosity towards the state of Israel., Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/8220
