The United States maintains strong political ties with Israel. This is partly because of significant funding from Jewish lobbies. However, more young Americans now support Palestine.

The Palestinian Conflict History

The Palestinian conflict has deep historical roots. It involves complicated relations between Jews and Arabs. In addition, there are many political factors in the region.

The Islamic militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel in early October, prompting retaliation in Gaza. Reports indicate that over 14,000 Palestinians have died, mostly women and children.