The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing military and political conflict in the Levant that began in the mid-20th century and is one of the worlds longest continuing conflicts. The conflict has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the birth of major nationalist movements among the Jews and among the Arabs, both geared towards attaining sovereignty for their people in the Middle East. The conflict is over who gets what land and how its controlled. The primary issues that have contributed to the conflict include:

• Territorial Dispute: The conflict is rooted in a century-long territorial dispute over the Holy Land, a Middle Eastern region with great religious and historical significance to Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

• Borders: Disputes over borders have been a major issue in the conflict, with both sides claiming the same land.

• Jerusalem: Both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital.

• Security: Security is a major concern for both Israelis and Palestinians, with each side accusing the other of violence and terrorism.

• Palestinian Refugees: The conflict has resulted in the displacement of many Palestinians, who have been unable to return to their homes.

The conflict has been marked by violence, including multistate wars, armed uprisings, and terrorist acts. The primary approach to solving the conflict today is a so-called “two-state solution” that would establish Palestine as an independent state in Gaza and most of the West Bank, leaving the rest of the land to Israel. However, the outlook for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations is bleak, with divisions between the two sides.