As America faces another showdown against Iraq, the Mideast conflict is possibly the single most important factor for our country’s war against terrorism. To fully understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one must know the history of the region. This paper will attempt to provide an objective view on the situation and offer a plan for lasting peace in the region. An individual might begin this discussion in early times (3000 B.C.). However finding solid, factual …showed first 75 words of 2768 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2768 total…helicopter gunships, F-16 fighters and missiles. The Palestinians claim that Israel’s use of military force is excessive. Israel believes that their actions are justified and has a right to defend herself against terrorism. Would it be acceptable to Palestinians is Israel defended herself with terrorism? The answer is obviously no, yet continued terrorist acts by Palestinians seem to be encouraged by Arab nations, while Israel must defend every use of force that it shows.