For the past two hundred years the Palestinian and Israeli people have been involved within a conflict filled with bloodshed, aggression, and war. Through the religions of Judaism and Islam both people believe their god, the same god, blessed them with holy land, the same land. This has brought on both parties to militarize and actively peruse the land given to them as a birthright. The Jewish armed forces had the upper hand due to better strategy and funds. After the bulk of the war was over, the Jewish military and police continued to take land while oppressing the Palestinian people. Now, the Jewish government wants to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, the city both groups have possessive qualities toward. Now, the Jewish government needs to step down, to own up to the aggression they have committed.  

This scholastic piece, a Saudi progressive writes about the illegitimate Palestinian cause, and how the U.S. backed Israel will prevail in the region. The legality of the move is already law, itis just a matter of time until the move finally does happen. The States power in the international community dominates that of Palestine’s, creating a losing battle. The author emphasizes that the Palestinian cause is a lost one that needs to be let go to promote future growth. This piece shows Middle Eastern supporters of the move, giving real credibility to an inevitable move. I can use this article to show how the Middle East has been beaten down for so long, that they just want to give up. Giving up is not in the Palestinian vocabulary, making this a remote point. The central claim in this article is the subtle but recognizable shift in policy regarding a two state solution. Mr. Trump has an open mind to a one or two state solution, giving no real answer once again. The only real end to this conflict is a two state solution, but now the US is open to a one state solution. This on the fence solution will not due for this conflict, because the US is open to a two state solution, we need to pursue that now. This source will be used to prove the Palestinian people are unwilling to accept anything besides a two state solution, showing where this resolution needs to go. This historical periodical brings to light the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both groups believe that God gave them this land, which is an insult to these people if they do not possess that land. This has been the source of the past 60 years of violence between the two nations. The history in this source is credible, but rarely do people know where the conflict began. My readers need to know the full scope of this conflict, so what better place to start then the beginning.

Mr. Hass illustrates the responsibilities America holds in the international community when itcomes to supporting our allies. He notes the never-ending aggression of the Palestinian people as a permeate barrier for peace in the region. Through the violence, a strong hand in the region will resolve these issues, not submission. As a seasoned veteran within the cabinet and White House, Mr. Hass’s viewpoints are highly respected within the conservative party. This source can be used to argue against the peace process, and will be used to show how violence is not the answer in a sustainable peace process. This contemporary periodical brings the concept of morality into the equation. The current violence between Palestine and Israel will gain momentum in response to the Embassy move; therefore the ethical decision would be to keep the functioning Embassy right where it is. This opinion piece written on January 12, 2017 gives a realistic peacekeeping viewpoint that should be highly respected. This bias to promote peace should be the only bias, due to the copious bloodshed of the past. If the goal is neutralization, minimizing power grabbing moves by Israel should do the trick for the next millennium or so. This source can be used to grab the sympathy strings of my reader, drawing them to my resolution.

This source constitutes a scholarly article due to the opinions of officials who influence decisions, the history, and the critical thinking. Our Secretary of State, John Kerry, spent the remainder of his days in office convincing people to keep the embassy where it is. The article references numerous current violence incidents within the region that does not need to grow due to this change. These two CNN journalists dealing with foreign affairs and national security shine a light on the past administration’s views of the situation. This source proves that the denial of the Embassy move would secure a region filled to the brim with unrest.

The main point relevant to this topic is the fact that the Prime Minister of Israel supports and has supported a two state solution. Mr. Trump backed down from his initial promise to move the Embassy, but is still open to a one or two state solution. This article also shows Egypt’s strong support of the Palestinian cause. The relevance of this article is the opportunity to follow through with a peaceful two state solution. If both parties are open to the idea, lets make it a reality people! For far too long the Israeli people have been suppressing the Palestinian’s through massacre and denial of rights. This book proclaims that the atrocities of the Jewish people shouldn’t be overlooked, and the Embassy to stay put. Written in 2011, this book created by Brown and Cornell top Professors, describes the bloody truth of the Israeli Government. The bias leans toward the support of the suppressed people, but the facts are undeniable creating uneasy tension around the Israelites’. The history of the Jewish and Palestinian people is set in stone; this information will be sustainable forever. The history backs up the claim that Israel needs to back it up. Palestinian’s are using nonviolence to end the occupation and build peace within the region. A small village banded together in peaceful protest to push back Israel from cutting off supplies essential to life. Perceptions and false reporting in the west bank has curbed a real peace resolution. Ms. Bacha illustrates the Israel Government as power hungry who wants to push the Palestinians’ out of the picture. She points out that major media did not pick up this cause, proving violence is the only way to address their struggle within the international community. This source proves that people in the region want to move toward peace. I can use this information to strengthen my claim to not move the Embassy, on the road to rebuilding Palestine and Israel in a nonviolent way.

This resolution illustrates the fact Israel does not want a two state solution on the inside, regardless of public speeches. They keep expanding settlements, creating laws to avoid national scrutiny, and avoiding the support for a two state solution. This source proves the Israeli Government will not be peaceful, so how is peace supposed to be resolved. Overpowering the Jewish state for a duel state will be hard, but the only real avenue for peace.