The Creation of Israel and Israeli Settlement in Palestine

 The nation of Israel was officially created on November 29, 1947 as a result of UN Resolution 181. In the intervening years, Israel has engaged in the practice of expanding its territory into Palestine by creating Israeli settlements there. One of the recent incidents of this practice was address by Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Executive Committee member of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Address the following in a case study analysis: 1. According to UN Resolution 181, what are the rights of Arabs in Israel and what are the rights of Jews in Palestine? 2. Are the resulting conflicts religious, economic, territorial, or a combination of these? Support your assessment with evidence. 3. Is the practice of creating Israeli settlements in Palestine illegal? Assess Dr. Ashrawi’s statement that “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more committed to settlement expansion than to peace.” 4. What is the US position on this practice and how has this affected international relations?