Researching Conflict
Below you will find a list of countries which have recently experienced some type of global
conflict.
Task
1. Select one conflict from the list below
2. Follow the scaffold below to find out more about that conflict
Name of conflict: Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Type of conflict: Territorial War
Trade war,
political etc.
Overview The Israeli-Palestinian war is about fighting for
In your own words: territory and borders. The conflict is also related to the
What is this national identity and aspirations of Israelis and
conflict Palestinians.
about?
When did it The Israeli-Palestinian conflict started in the late 19 th
start? century.
How did it
start? The main reason it started is because of the late 19 th
Why did it century nationalism.
start?
Who is The world saw a rise in nationalist movements, two
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involved? national movements emerged, the Zionism and Arab
e.g. nationalisation.
countries
Israel, Palestinians, Arab States, Non-Governmental
Organisations (NGOs), and Palestinian militant groups.
Map showing
countries involved:
Industry/
industries
impacted by this
conflict Link: https://www.boldbusiness.com/featured/how-
israeli-palestinian-conflict-is-impacting-business/
Brief explanation Bombings and airstrikes have disrupted technology such
how above as signal towers, AI, and the major technology company,
industry/industries NVIDIA. It has affected the transportation industry;
have been flights have been delayed.
impacted
Image
Find an image from
this conflict that
would trigger an
emotional response
from the audience
Explain why this Because children are being killed and injured by falling
image would buildings and parents and strangers are risking their
trigger an lives to saves.
emotional response
from the audience
Find a YouTube clip This YouTube clip is about the origin of the Israeli-
about this conflict Palestinian conflict and how it begun. It explains why this
and briefly explain war is affecting countries globally and how it will change
what the clip is the world.
about (2-3
sentences)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsNj8DiJv-A
Find a recent news This article outlines the proposal that the British
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article about this Government suggests ceasing fire permanently. They
conflict and briefly have identified five steps. The plan starts with forming a
explain what the new Palestinian Government for the West Bank, and
article is about Gaza, accompanied by an international support package.
The other three points are removing Gaza’s capacity to
launch attacks against Israel. The release of all Israeli
hostages, and the key Hamas leaders agreeing to leave
Gaza.
Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240129-uk-
lays-out-roadmap-for-permanent-solution-to-israel-
palestine-conflict/
Find an expert Quote from Professor Nili
quote or opinion “The most fundamental point is that, for a very long
about this conflict time, the real conflict has not been between Israelis and
Palestinians. The real conflict has been between the sane
people, and the fanatics who believe that the land is
more sacred than the people who walk on it.
Link:
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2023/10/expert
s-available-on-the-israel-hamas-war/