0 May 19, 2021 14:59 by Isabelle Raikes
Daisy Forster
The Arab-Israeli conflict is one of the longest and most controversial matters plaguing the world today. It is often gone unspoken about, but the eviction of the Jerusalem Palestinian neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah and the violence that came as a result has been the subject of the latest surge in social media activism.
Yet, it remains a very complicated issue that few people are educated enough on to speak out about. I am far from an expert – my knowledge comes only from an undergraduate module and a few documentaries – but there have been parts of the conflict I believe have been misconstrued, as well as many vital details unmentioned, and I thought I would use the small amount of knowledge I do have to try and summarise the history of this conflict for those who want to understand it.
The United States has vetoed dozens of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions critical of Israel, including at least 53 since 1972, according to UN data.
With the latest escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinians now in its tenth day, the US has stuck to that playbook. On Monday, Washington blocked a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – the US’s third such veto reportedly within a week.
The US’s unequivocal support of Israel has seen it thwart resolutions condemning violence against protesters, illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank built since 1967 and even calls for an investigation into the 1990 killing of seven Palestinian workers by a former Israeli soldier.
В Палестине не исключили перехода конфликта с Израилем в религиозную войну iz.ru - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iz.ru Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
China has long portrayed itself as a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause while also building closer political, economic and military links with Israel.
Израиль Палестина — к чему приведет новый виток конфликта — последние новости / НВ nv.ua - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nv.ua Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.