What is your opinion on this topic?
Before discussing it with the rest of the class, let's watch these videos.
1. History and Causes
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Who has the right to the land: Israelis or Palestinians? Why?
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Was it fair to create the State of Israel in 1948?
2. Security and Violence
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Can Israel justify strong military actions in the name of self-defense?
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Is violence ever acceptable for groups like Hamas to resist occupation?
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Should attacks on civilians always be called war crimes?
3. Humanitarian Issues
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Are living conditions in Gaza and the West Bank acceptable today?
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Should the international community do more to send humanitarian aid?
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Do missions like the Global Sumud Flotilla make a difference?
4. International Politics
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Has the United Nations been effective in this conflict?
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What role should the United States and the European Union play?
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Should Arab countries normalize relations with Israel?
5. Peace and Solutions
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Is the “two-state solution” still possible?
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Could one single state for both peoples ever work?
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Can there be peace without mutual recognition?
6. Media and Public Opinion
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Do international media show the conflict in a fair way?
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How do social media change young people’s views about the conflict?
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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?
9. Water and natural resources management
How does control over water resources influence the balance of power between Israelis and Palestinians?
Should access to shared resources like aquifers be governed by international law or bilateral agreements?
Can water cooperation serve as a foundation for broader peace?
10. Jerusalem’s status
Should Jerusalem be an international city under UN administration to resolve disputes?
How do religious claims shape the political impasse over East Jerusalem?
Is a shared capital a realistic solution for both Israel and Palestine?
11. Refugee rights and return
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Should Palestinian refugees have the right of return after more than 70 years?
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What are the political and demographic implications of recognizing this right?
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Can financial compensation replace the right of return?
12. Security and terrorism narratives
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How do both sides use “security” to justify their actions and policies?
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Is armed resistance ever legitimate in the context of occupation?
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How do definitions of “terrorism” differ in Israeli, Palestinian, and international discourse?
13. Checkpoints and freedom of movement
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Do checkpoints enhance security or deepen resentment and instability?
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How do mobility restrictions affect the Palestinian economy?
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Should international law intervene to regulate freedom of movement in occupied territories?
14. Role of regional powers
How do Egypt and Jordan balance peace treaties with solidarity for Palestinians?
What role does Iran play in escalating or supporting the conflict?
Can Gulf states act as credible mediators after normalizing ties with Israel?
General conflict terms
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conflict
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peace process
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occupation
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ceasefire
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tensions
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protest
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negotiation
Political
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two-state solution
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human rights
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United Nations (UN)
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international community
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self-determination
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refugee camps
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settlements
Humanitarian
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civilian casualties
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blockade
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aid / humanitarian aid
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basic needs
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freedom of movement
Violence and security
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terrorist attack
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rocket strikes
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military response
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self-defense
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war crimes
Future and peace
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dialogue
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mutual recognition
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coexistence
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youth exchange
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education for peace