History regarding this war

History is the study of past events, particularly those involving human activities, societies, cultures, and civilizations. It examines how people, places, and events have shaped the world we live in today. From what the whole world knows the war between Palestine and Israel started on October 7th of the year 2023 which is absolutely incorrect.

Jews took refuge in Palestine during various stages of history for instance: ancient history (after the Babylon exile), late 19th century, early 20th century, before and after the second world War. Jewish immigration increases before and after the second world War. Rise of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust occured between 1933 to 1945. The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis in Germany led to state sponsored persecution of Jews culminating in the Holocaust where 6 million Jews were murdered. Desperate to escape numerous Jews sought refuge in Palestine. Additionally there were many Jew refugee ships. Ships like the Exodus 1947 carried Holocaust survivers to Palestine. The British intercepted many of these ships and sent refugees to internment ships in Cyprus or back to Europe.

The desire to create Israel was driven by a combination of historical, religious, political, and practical reasons. Here's an overview of the key motivations behind the creation of Israel:

1. Historical and Religious Connection to the Land

Biblical and Ancestral Homeland: The land of Palestine (referred to as Eretz Yisrael) has been central to Jewish identity for thousands of years. It is the region where ancient Jewish kingdoms existed, including the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.

Religious Significance: For Jews, the land holds deep religious importance, being the site of key events in the Hebrew Bible, including the establishment of the ancient Jewish temples in Jerusalem. Throughout the centuries, Jews have maintained a spiritual connection to the land, even while living in exile.

2. Persecution and Anti-Semitism

European Anti-Semitism: In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jews faced widespread discrimination and violence in Europe, including pogroms (violent riots) in Eastern Europe, and the rise of anti-Semitic movements. The most extreme manifestation of this was the Holocaust (1941–1945), in which six million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany.

The Holocaust, in particular, underscored the vulnerability of Jews in Europe and the urgent need for a safe, sovereign homeland where they could seek refuge and live free from persecution.

3. The Rise of Zionism

Zionist Movement: The modern political movement for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine is known as Zionism, which emerged in the late 19th century. The movement was largely a response to growing anti-Semitism in Europe and the desire to create a secure homeland for Jews.

Theodor Herzl, the movement's founder, argued that Jews could never be fully accepted or safe in Europe and that only a Jewish state would guarantee their survival and freedom. Zionism sought to revive Jewish political and national identity in their ancestral land.

4. International Support

Balfour Declaration (1917): During World War I, the British government issued the Balfour Declaration, which expressed support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine. This was seen as a significant step toward the realization of the Jewish homeland.

British Mandate and U.N. Support: Following World War I, Britain gained control over Palestine under the British Mandate and allowed Jewish immigration. After World War II and the horrors of the Holocaust, global support for a Jewish state increased. In 1947, the United Nations voted for the partition of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city.

5. Need for a Refuge for Jewish People

After the devastation of the Holocaust, many Jewish survivors had nowhere to go. Thousands were displaced and lived in camps in Europe, often without homes or citizenship.

The creation of Israel was seen as a way to provide a safe refuge for Jews worldwide, ensuring they had a homeland where they could live free from oppression.

However this land belonged to the Arabs from the start and they refused to share it with done refugees. The Jews gained international sympathy and support but does it justify their actions towards the people now?

Due to the fued caused between the Arabs and the refugees, the United Nations offered a partition plan to divide the Jewish and Arab states with Jerusalem as an international city. Later on this plan was approved by the Jewish leaders and rejected by the Arab leaders. Amid escalating violence between Arabs, Jews and British forces, Britain announced that it would end it's mandate on May of 1948. And on May 14,1948 the state of Israel was declared, providing a formal refuge for Jews. Following Israel's declaration of independence, neighboring Arab states invaded. Despite heavy losses Israel emerged victorious and Jewish refugees continued to migrate towards the new state.

Now I want to give a practical example of this situation. Let's suppose an individual is the owner of a land which is quite spacious , then he noticed a poor person who is in need of some food and shelter. So the person offered the needy one to stay at their home and offered them foods from their land. Now if the poor person gains control of the properties of the rich one? What are they supposed to do? Obviously they shall try to take back their land. And in this case the Arabs did the same. Furthermore the Jews got Israel due to violence. This statement is proved with evidence below

The first attack was during 1948 mainly during the 1948 Arab- Israeli War (War of independence) . It started at May 14,1948 and ended at March 10,1949. After Israel declared it's independence,many Arab states invaded. Both sides carried out various attacks. During this time the conflict led to displacement of Palestinian Arabs and bombing on both sides. Israeli forces attacked Palestine in a series of operation such as Operation Nachshon.

The second attack was in the 1950s which was known as the Fedayeen Raids and Israeli Retaliations

Fedayeen Attacks: Palestinian guerrillas from Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab countries conducted cross-border raids (known as fedayeen attacks) into Israel during the early 1950s.

Israeli Retaliations: In response, Israel launched retaliatory bombings and military operations, such as Operation Shoshana (1955), aimed at Palestinian and Egyptian targets.

The third attack is called Suez Crisis which occured in the year 1956,namelyOctober 29, 1956 – November 6, 1956. During the Suez Crisis, Israel, alongside Britain and France, invaded Egypt following Egyptian President Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal. Israeli forces attacked Egyptian positions, and Arab nations retaliated with bombings and artillery attacks on Israel.Egyptian forces bombed Israeli civilian areas during the conflict.

The fourth attack was Six-Day War occuring in 1967,mainly June 5 – June 10, 1967. Tensions between Israel and its Arab neighbors (Egypt, Syria, and Jordan) escalated into full-scale war. Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt and later expanded the war to Syria and Jordan. Israeli forces bombed Egyptian airfields, crippling the Egyptian Air Force.During the war, Arab states, particularly Egypt and Syria, launched airstrikes on Israeli cities.

The war ended with Israel occupying the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights.

The fifth a track was in the 1970's known as the Palestinian Terrorism and Israeli Retaliation

1972 Munich Olympics: Palestinian militants from Black September kidnapped and killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics.

Israeli Retaliations: In response to the attack, Israel carried out operations like Operation Wrath of God, targeting those responsible for the Munich massacre.

Throughout the 1970s, Palestinian groups like the PLO carried out bombings in Israel, targeting civilian areas.

The sixth attack started at June 1982 and ended at June 1983 famously known as Lebanon War and 1982 Israeli Invasion.

Israel invaded Lebanon to expel the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), which had established bases in southern Lebanon.Palestinian and Lebanese militant groups, including Hezbollah, bombed Israeli targets and cities. Israeli bombings targeted Palestinian bases and Lebanese infrastructure. The war led to significant destruction in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

The seventh attack is called the First Intifada (December 1987–September 1993).The Palestinian uprising (Intifada) against Israeli rule in the West Bank and Gaza Strip involved widespread protests, stone-throwing, and attacks. In response, Israel used military force to suppress the uprisings.Palestinian militants carried out bombings targeting Israeli civilians and military personnel, including attacks on buses, markets, and settlements.Israeli military responded with airstrikes and raids on Palestinian neighborhoods.

The eighth attack is called Second Intifada (September 2000– February 2005).The Second Intifada was sparked by Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, leading to widespread violence and attacks.

Operation Defensive Shield (2002): Israeli forces launched a large-scale military operation in the West Bank to target Palestinian militants.

The ninth attack is Gaza Conflicts (2000s–2024)

Operation Cast Lead (2008–2009): A three-week conflict where Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza after rocket fire from Hamas.

Operation Pillar of Defense (2012): Another conflict triggered by escalating rocket attacks from Gaza and Israeli airstrikes.

Operation Protective Edge (2014): A 50-day conflict resulting from continued rocket fire from Gaza and Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas infrastructure.

Gaza Escalations (2018–2021): Periodic escalations in Gaza saw rocket fire from Hamas and other Palestinian factions into Israel, leading to Israeli airstrikes in response. In 2021, Israel and Hamas fought an 11-day war, with Hamas launching over 4,000 rockets at Israeli cities, while Israel carried out airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders and infrastructure.

The final one is the Ongoing Attacks (2022–2024).Tensions continue to flare in Gaza and the West Bank, with periodic bombings, military operations, and protests. Rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel and Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have continued, often triggered by political or religious tensions in Jerusalem or the West Bank.Clashes in East Jerusalem, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque area, have led to violent escalations in both Gaza and the West Bank, involving bombings, airstrikes, and fatalities on both sides.

Between 1948 and 2024, there have been numerous bombings and attacks between Israel and Palestinian groups, as well as attacks by Arab nations and militant organizations like Hezbollah. These attacks have involved bombings of civilian areas, military strikes, suicide bombings, and airstrikes, contributing to a prolonged cycle of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict remains unresolved, with peace efforts often derailed by violence, political disagreements, and deep-rooted grievances.