“The core of the Arab-Israel Conflict is territorial, it’s all about land.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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Eugenia Toh (6) S410, Cluster A 1081 Words Question 2 "The core of the Arab-Israel Conflict is territorial, it's all about land." How far do you agree with this statement? Explain this answer. I agree with the statement to a large extent. The core of the Arab-Israel Conflict is indeed a tormenting struggle over land; however, there are also other contributing complexities such as religion, namely, that played an ample role in its escalation. It is obvious that what both parties have in common is what lies at the heart of the conflict. The complications arise because both actors have long-term, historical ties to the disputed land that neither side is willing to abnegate. Although there are constantly copious issues arising throughout the lifespan of the conflict, the debates fundamentally boil down to who possesses the claimed right to the Holy Land, which would result in the control of Jerusalem. The battle for...

