Explainer on the Israel-Palestine Conflict. Historical background, economic impact, and potential spillover effects explored. Impact of Israel's restrictions on Gaza, suggestion of economic peace, and the Abraham Accords discussed. Possibility of spillover effect on oil prices.
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The Israel-Palestine conflict originated from the decision to establish a national home for Jewish people in Palestine, leading to tensions with the Arab population.
Israel's restrictions on movement and trade have contributed to the collapse of Gaza's economy, causing high levels of unemployment and poverty.
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The Balfour Declaration and British colonization
In 1917, Britain made a pledge in the Balfour Declaration to establish a national home for Jewish people in Palestine, which was under British colonization at the time. However, this decision angered the Arab population, who felt that their land was being taken away from them. This laid the foundation for the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The ongoing conflict and its economic impact
Following Britain's relinquishment of control over Palestine, the UN proposed a two-state solution in 1947, but the Arab population was dissatisfied with the land allotted to Jews. Wars between Israel and Arab nations further complicated the situation, leading to the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. Gaza's economy collapsed due to Israel's restrictions on movement and trade, resulting in high unemployment and poverty rates. Despite attempts at brokering peace deals, the details of the conflict have overshadowed the economic concerns of the Palestinian people.
On Saturday, the militant and terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel. They massacred hundreds of innocent people. And Israel retaliated with its own airstrikes which, in turn, has killed many people including civilians. It’s an incredibly sad time for the region and the world and we hope it comes to an end soon.
But how did we get to this? And what have been the economic implications of this long-standing war? In today’s episode for 12th October 2023, we try and explain this century-old conflict. Remember, we’re not geopolitical experts but we’ll try and condense it as best as we can. So brace yourself.
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