Israel

Arab Israeli conflict, the question of Jerusalem: the Oslo process onwards

One of the most well-known and enduring conflicts in the Middle East today is the Arab-Israeli conflict. It’s a complex and controversial topic that covers different aspects and that has defined the region for decades now. It could mainly be described as a national conflict between two communities that have fought for generations for the same land. But it also entails religious aspects, economic issues, regional aspects, etc. Different rounds of negotiations have tried to solve this problem since the 1990s, and though there have been advances, some major stumble blocks remain. These unsolved issues are the future status of Jerusalem, considered by both parties as their capital, borders, which could follow broadly the pre-1967 lines, the question of Palestinian refugees and their claimed right of return to their pre-1948 homes, and the future of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.