The history of conflict between Israel and Palestine is complex and long, dating back to the late 19th century. There are many factors and events that have contributed to the conflict, such as the rise of Zionism and Arab nationalism, the British mandate of Palestine, the creation of Israel and the displacement of Palestinians, the wars and intifadas, the peace efforts and the ongoing issues of settlements, Jerusalem, refugees and security. Here is a brief summary of some of the key points in the history of the conflict: In the late 19th century, Zionists sought to establish a homeland for the Jewish people in Ottoman-controlled Palestine, where Arabs were the majority population. The Balfour Declaration of 1917, issued by the British government, endorsed the idea of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, which led to an influx of Jewish immigrants to the region 1 . In 1947, the United Nations adopted Resolution 181, known as the Partition Plan, which sought to divide the British Mandate...