A Century of Conflict: An In-Depth Timeline of the Israel-Palestine Crisis The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is one of the world's most enduring and complex geopolitical struggles, rooted in competing claims to the same small piece of land. Tracing its roots back over a century, a comprehensive timeline is essential for understanding the historical context, key flashpoints, and the numerous failed attempts at peace. This in-depth analysis provides a factual, historically grounded chronology drawn from credible international sources. Part I: The Genesis of Conflict (1917–1948) The modern conflict is not ancient but emerged from the confluence of two powerful 20th-century forces: Zionism (the movement for a Jewish national home) and Arab Nationalism (the desire for self-determination among Arabs in the region). 1917: The Balfour Declaration and British Promises In the midst of World War I, Britain, eager to secure support, made potentially conflicting promises. The McMa...
A Century of Conflict: An In-Depth Timeline of the Israel-Palestine Crisis The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is one of the world's most enduring and complex geopolitical struggles, rooted in competing claims to the same small piece of land. Tracing its roots back over a century, a comprehensive timeline is essential for understanding the historical context, key flashpoints, and the numerous failed attempts at peace. This in-depth analysis provides a factual, historically grounded chronology drawn from credible international sources. Part I: The Genesis of Conflict (1917–1948) The modern conflict is not ancient but emerged from the confluence of two powerful 20th-century forces: Zionism (the movement for a Jewish national home) and Arab Nationalism (the desire for self-determination among Arabs in the region). 1917: The Balfour Declaration and British Promises In the midst of World War I, Britain, eager to secure support, made potentially conflicting promises. The McMa...