The Original Aim: Post-armistice agreements, the goal was permanent peace treaties.
Reality Check: No treaty between Israel and any Arab nation for almost three decades.
Borders
Some Arab states open to discussion.
Israel reluctant to give up territory.
Refugees
Arab League's stance: Israel was the culprit & refugees had the 'right to return' or deserved compensation.
Israel's argument: Arabs instigated the refugee problem by initiating war.
Israel's condition: Most refugees to be settled outside Israel.
Emotional Factors
Intense bitterness in Arab countries over their defeat.
Deep-rooted hatred for Israel.
Israel's Perspective
While peace was preferred, it wasn't worth:
Losing territory.
Accepting the return of many Palestinian refugees.
Israel's Belief
Over time, the UN would accept Israel's new borders & the idea of a divided Jerusalem.
Contrasts the UN's original 1947 plan for international control of Jerusalem.
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The Original Aim: Post-armistice agreements, the goal was permanent peace treaties.
Reality Check: No treaty between Israel and any Arab nation for almost three decades.
Borders
Some Arab states open to discussion.
Israel reluctant to give up territory.
Refugees
Arab League's stance: Israel was the culprit & refugees had the 'right to return' or deserved compensation.
Israel's argument: Arabs instigated the refugee problem by initiating war.
Israel's condition: Most refugees to be settled outside Israel.
Emotional Factors
Intense bitterness in Arab countries over their defeat.
Deep-rooted hatred for Israel.
Israel's Perspective
While peace was preferred, it wasn't worth:
Losing territory.
Accepting the return of many Palestinian refugees.
Israel's Belief
Over time, the UN would accept Israel's new borders & the idea of a divided Jerusalem.
Contrasts the UN's original 1947 plan for international control of Jerusalem.
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟
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