A Brief Outline of the Israel–Palestinian Conflict

Steve Mock (), Amer Obeidi () and John Zeleznikow ()
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Steve Mock: University of Waterloo
Amer Obeidi: University of Waterloo
John Zeleznikow: Victoria University

Group Decision and Negotiation, 2014, vol. 23, issue 6, No 2, 1245-1262

Abstract: Abstract Before we can explore the use of management science, game theory, cognitive science and artificial intelligence to attempt to resolve (or just manage) the Israel–Palestinian dispute, we need some sort of mutual understanding about the conflict. Given such a long and multi-faceted history rife with multiple conflicting claims, interpretations and emphases, all fraught with moral and political implications, it is unlikely that any account will be acceptable to all parties as authoritative. Nevertheless, we must search for some common ground. Our examination of history commences with the life of Abraham, the father of the three great monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and continues through to a discussion of Zionism and Arab nationalism. This leads to the creation of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948; celebrated as Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) and commemorated as ‘al-Nakhba (the catastrophe), according to one’s background. Whilst our discussion concludes with recent events, including the spring 2011 protests and demonstrations spread throughout the Middle East, there is no doubt that during the time between which this article is written and it appears in a journal, momentous events will have occurred.

Keywords: Israel; Palestinian; Middle-east conflict; Peace; Negotiation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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