LET'S DEBATE (PART 5)- The Israel-Palestine Conflict: How can a solution be found?

 What is your opinion on this topic? 

Before discussing it with the rest of the class, let's watch these videos. 

Once we have watched the videos, let's divide the topic into different subtopics: 

1. History and Causes

• Who has the right to the land: Israelis or Palestinians? Why?

• Was it fair to create the State of Israel in 1948?

2. Security and Violence

• Can Israel justify strong military actions in the name of self-defense?

• Is violence ever acceptable for groups like Hamas to resist occupation?

• Should attacks on civilians always be called war crimes?

3. Humanitarian Issues

• Are living conditions in Gaza and the West Bank acceptable today?

• Should the international community do more to send humanitarian aid?

• Do missions like the Global Sumud Flotilla make a difference?

4. International Politics

• Has the United Nations been effective in this conflict?

• What role should the United States and the European Union play?

• Should Arab countries normalize relations with Israel?

5. Peace and Solutions

• Is the “two-state solution” still possible?

• Could one single state for both peoples ever work?

• Can there be peace without mutual recognition?

6. Media and Public Opinion

• Do international media show the conflict in a fair way?

• How do social media change young people’s views about the conflict?

• Should schools teach more about this issue?

7. Religion and Identity

• How important is religion in the Israel-Palestine conflict?

• Can Jews, Muslims and Christians share the same land peacefully?

8. Youth and the Future

• What future do young people in Israel and Palestine imagine for themselves

• Can cultural exchange and education between young Israelis and Palestinians help create peace?

Together with other classmates, speak and explore about one of the following topics. You can look online to search for information and studies on the topic. Then, share your conclusions with the rest of the class. 

Vocabulary for the Israel–Palestine Conflict 

General conflict terms

• conflict

• peace process

• occupation

• ceasefire

• tensions

• protest

• negotiation

Political

• two-state solution

• human rights

• United Nations (UN)

• international community

• self-determination

• refugee camps

• settlements

Humanitarian

• civilian casualties

• blockade

• aid / humanitarian aid

• basic needs

• freedom of movement

Violence and security

• terrorist attack

• rocket strikes

• military response

• self-defense

• war crimes

Future and peace

• dialogue

• mutual recognition

• coexistence

• youth exchange

• education for peace