Basic Facts on Palestine Issue

This fact sheet, published by EuroPal Forum, draws from academic sources to present essential information on the land of Palestine, its people, and the historical and political milestones that have shaped the conflict. It covers the rise of the Zionist movement, the British occupation, the establishment of Israel, the displacement and resistance of the Palestinian people, and the ongoing struggle over land, identity, and holy sites. It also highlights Israel’s strengths and vulnerabilities, the role of Palestinian Christians, the humanitarian dimension of the issue, and the broader ideological battle between resistance and settlement.