It's one of the world's most enduring and tragic conflicts, but how did the Israeli-Palestinian conflict start, and what does the future hold?
Recent weeks have seen a significant escalation in fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants, with attacks from both sides prompting  the United Nations to warn of a potential "full-scale war" .  The long-running tensions began to flare up again in April during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan and with  the threatened evictions of some Palestinian families in Jerusalem .
Fatah, the more mainstream Palestinian organisation, remained in control of the externally recognised Palestinian Authority, based in the West Bank.  Hamas used Gaza as a launching pad for intermittent rocket or mortar attacks across the border, hardening the Israeli public’s views. “It made Jewish Israelis even more opposed to any kind of agreement with the Palestinians,” Dr Merom said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict explainerIt's one of the world's most enduring and tragic conflicts, but how did the Israeli-Palestinian conflict start, and what does the future hold?
Read more »
Violence hits occupied East Jerusalem as Israel orders Gaza evacuationPalestinian protesters and Israeli security forces clash in West Bank before expected ground offensive
Read more »
Violence hits East Jerusalem and West Bank as Israel orders Gaza evacuationPalestinian protesters and Israeli security forces clash in several areas before expected ground offensive
Read more »
NSW Police considering using 'extraordinary' powers at planned Sydney pro-Palestinian rally this weekendActing Commissioner Dave Hudson said police would be able to search protesters and require identification ahead of the planned gathering in Sydney's CBD.
Read more »
Entire Palestinian families killed in airstrike as Israel vows to wipe out Hamas7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Qantas repatriation flight carries Australians out of Israel - but Palestinian Australians fear for loved ones7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »