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The roots of the Arab Israeli Conflict.
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Modern World Study : The Arab Israeli Conflict The Roots Of The Conflict Both sides have very strong religious historical claims to the land of Palestine. The Jews were the first to settle in Palestine in 1200 BC. 1000 years later the Jews were driven out of Palestine by the Romans. 500 years later the Arabs conquer Palestine. Both Nations have lived in Palestine for at least 1000 years, giving them both historical claims to Palestine Jerusalem is where the Wailing Wall is situated. It is also the home of the Dome Of The Rock, site of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. For these reasons Jerusalem is the Jews' most Holy city. The Dome Of The Rock also has significance for the Arabs; it is the site of Mohammed's Night Journey. Palestine is also the site of El Aqsa, the final judgement will take place. But for the Arabs, Jerusalem is only their third most holy...
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