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Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions November 2003 Introduction The Conflict What caused the current wave of Palestinian terrorism? How can the terrorism be stopped? Why have children been involved in the violence? Are targeted operations justified? What was the "hudna"? What is the security fence? What is the Palestinians' humanitarian situation? What is the claim of "return" for Palestinian refugees? Is Palestinian terrorism part of international terrorism? Why does Hizbollah continue to attack Israel? Peace How can peace be achieved? How does Israel view the Roadmap? What is Israel's position on a Palestinian state? Why is Arafat not a partner for peace? How does incitement harm peace? What should be the Arab world's role? Delegitimization and Anti-semitism Is anti-Zionism different from anti-semitism? What is Holocaust denial? Why has there been a rise in anti-semitic incidents? Does the international community treat Israel fairly? Has the media been fair in covering the conflict? Basic Issues What is Zionism? Why is Israel a Jewish state? What is the status of Jerusalem? What is the status of the territories? Are the Israeli settlements legal? How are democratic values protected in Israel? Appendix Israel's Declaration of Independence UN Security Council Resolution 242 Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (The original version from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
November 2003
Introduction
The Conflict
Peace
Delegitimization and Anti-semitism
Basic Issues
Appendix