JWST 366 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: 2000 Camp David Summit, Madrid Conference Of 1991, Ehud Barak

• School: McGill University
• Department: Jewish Studies
• Course: JWST 366
• Professor: Daniel Heller

Document Summary

Arose out of palestinian feeling that they could not rely on neighboring arab states. Israeli settler stabbed to death in gaza city by member of islamic jihad, offshoot of muslim brotherhood seeking to destroy state of israel. Rumors that this was a response to the prior killing sparked street. However, still do see violence employed, killing 360 israelis (300 civilians) Also see violence between palestinians, killing 800. Internationally, palestinians garner sympathy news spreads of their condition. First time many paying attention to occupied territories. Palestinian politics, previously conducted mostly abroad, now shifts back to territories. Arafat proclaims palestinian state, recognizes israel"s right to exist. Fatah split between old guard and nationalist young guard. Rise in power of hamas (islamic resistance movement) Reject two-state solution, committed to destruction of state of israel. Described struggle as one against jews, made very elders- of-zion-esque claims. Bush sr. starts madrid peace conference (oct-nov 1991) Multilateral negotiations between palestinians, israelis, representatives from 13 arab states.