Israel is an area that was carved out of Palestine after WWII by the US and Britain as a refuge for the Jewish people. However taking land from one nation to give it to another is begging for conflict between said nations.
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Map of Palestinian territory and Israeli territory
As you can see in the map above Israel has invaded upon the 1949 armistice line and claimed territory belonging to Palestine. Palestine's response has so far been violent attacking Israel and its citizens with rockets and explosive shells. Israel has therefore retaliated by shelling numerous locations within Palestine prompting more combat between the two. However in what was called "Totally indefensible" by Whitehouse spokesman John Earnest, Israel knowingly bombed a school in Gaza killing 19. Even though it is "Totally indefensible"the Obama administration is continuing to allow Israel to replenish mortar and bombing supplies at a US Arms stockpile. The UN also condemned said actions by Saying "Israel Violated International laws". I chose these articles because while everyone is quick to condemn and say its bad that people were killed no one is willing to take action regarding this conflict.
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Discussion Questions:
Do you think Israel was justified in its attack?
What can be changed to make sure this doesn't happen again?
Do you think Palestine is partially to blame for these attacks?
Can changing legislation around help in this situation or does there need to be military intervention?
How should the US handle this considering Israel is our only ally in the Middle East?
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