Israeli Palestinian conflict explained: an animated introduction to Israel and Palestine

Israeli Palestinian conflict explained: an animated introduction Israel and Palestine

Jewish Voice for Peace opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression. JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem; security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians; a just solution for Palestinian refugees based on principles established in international law; an end to violence against civilians; and peace and justice for all peoples of the Middle East. Current mission statement adopted in 2009.

Jewish Voice for Peace is a diverse and democratic community of activists inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, and human rights. We support the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for security and self-determination.

We seek:

A U.S. foreign policy based on promoting peace, democracy, human rights, and respect for international law.
An end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
A resolution of the Palestinian refugee problem consistent with international law and equity.
An end to all violence against civilians.
Peace among the peoples of the Middle East.
We are among the many American Jews who say to the U.S. and Israeli governments: “Not in our names!”

JVP supports peace activists in Palestine and Israel, and works in broad coalition with other Jewish, Arab-American, faith-based, peace and social justice organizations.

Jewish Voice for Peace calls for a U.S. foreign policy that promotes democracy and human rights. The United States must stop supporting repressive policies in Israel and elsewhere. U.S. military aid to countries in the Middle East must be based on rigorous enforcement of the Arms Export Control and Foreign Assistance Acts, which mandate that military aid may be used for only defensive purposes within the recipient country’s borders, and that aid may not be delivered to countries that abuse human rights.

Under these guidelines, U.S. military aid to Israel must be suspended until the occupation ends, since the occupation itself is in violation of these guidelines. Military aid allows Israel to avoid making serious efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as conflicts with its other neighbors. It enables the occupation, contributes to the devastation of Palestinian society and fosters the increasing militarization of Israeli society.

JVP also calls for suspension of military aid to other human rights abusers and occupiers in the Middle East. This aid helps prop up autocratic and repressive regimes, promotes violations of human rights and international law, obstructs democratic movements, prolongs the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and fosters militarism and violence at home and abroad.

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[Olivierhero]

I love Jewish Voice For Peace, I really hope my Jewish brother and sisters will soon make peace with my Palestinians brother and sisters.

Peace.

[drulywy]

And they say that this situation has started in October 7 I am glad these people realize the pain of plastines for a while

[nearthecite]

11 years and nothing has changed, how sad

Thank you "Jewish Voice for Peace" for speaking out the truth. We hope that the next generation of Palestinians and Jewish have a chance to live a life better than their ancestors.

[bengaltiger]

As a Muslim, this is one of the best, brief, and incredibly informative videos I have seen. God bless my fellow, true Jewish cousins for sharing such a truth!

[fredziffle]

The video is almost 10 years old and the situation is even worse

[sashmendis]

Just joined from Australia 🇦🇺 free Palastine

[canadianwomensdeclaration]

Just dropping a thanks again for this video, now a decade old. Every time there's a flare-up (understatement) in the region I run across well-intentioned people seeking clarification, so it remains one of my go-to's to help them understand. Thanks always JVP for your work and commitment to advocating for peace in the Middle East.

[hannouittenbogaard]

People say the Israeli-Palestinian struggle is too complex to take a position. It isn't. It's actually rather simple. This easy and accesible video gives me hope, coming from a Jewish peace group.

[QuakePhil]

Most Jews and Arabs look suspiciously alike.

Stop the hate

[noannabadanna]

This video is very helpful for an easy introduction, but how could you not mention the Nakba? You say how they destroyed hundreds of Palestinian towns but not the thousands of people they massacred in the process? It wasn't just "fighting" as you say, it was an act of ethnic cleansing. And it is still ongoing. I highly recommend 1948: Creation and Catastrophe in which the settlers themselves describe what they did, alongside Palestinians and scholars on the subject. Other than that, I love JVP's work :)

[mayssadi]

Why do we Palestinians have to accept the existence of another state that forced us to leave our homes and committed many heinous massacres against us, so why do we tolerate their persecution, so why do we accept their attempts to demolish Al-Aqsa Mosque? ? ? It is one of the most important religious landmarks in Islam. The conflict is not only over land, it is a conflict of beliefs, and peace cannot be achieved, as I said, we indigenous people.

[pgl]

One race... Human

One Faith... Love

One home... Earth

[invisiblevisor]

The us logic is like cutting down trees to make books about saving trees

[WilfForrow]

This video deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Please share it with your friends - and your enemies.

[raihanaty.]

11 years later and how relevant this video is. Thank you for creating this concise visual summary ❤

[DaveDoom]

A small inaccuracy -  palestinians in the newly formed country (in 1948 borders) were granted full citizenship and full rights. 

[lilspeit]

This is very moving and really shows the reality of the situation! -FREEPALESTINE

[LKWDGuitar]

WE WERE WILLING TO GIVE HALF THE LAND BACK 

[thisrandomdude]

Is a united secular state too much to ask for? Nobody wants to force the jews to leave, nobody wants a muslim supremacy (Hamas gains support because it contrasts itself with the corrupt PLO, and since military resistance is popular, their support soars during times of conflict). Is it too much to ask for a democratic state that won't see a difference between a jew and an arab? As a socialist, I wish to unite both people and shift the struggle from an ethnic/religious conflict to a class conflict, not jews vs arabs, but workers vs the bourgeoisie. It would be a joyous day when the working classes of both nations throw out their shackles to cooperate and found a just socialist society.