The video above is a report about the fighting that is occurring in the occupied territory of Ghaza. The fighting is between Palestinians and Israelites. This area of land has been controlled by both parties off and on over time. Each side claims that the land belongs to them and since no compromise has been made by either party, the violence and feud over the land continues. The fighting was fueled when Israel declared their independence. They had declared their independence in response to Palestine's refusal of the UN Resolution 181, so the day after Palestine attacked Israel.
Israeli forces use missiles often and the shrapnel hurts many civilians in the area. The Israeli forces claim the missiles are launched for security purposes. The video shows and describes the many victims and their injuries. Many innocent lives have been lost. Palestine suicide bombers enter the streets of Israel and kill many bystanders. A security fence is now being constructed to divide territories and keep Palestinian bombers from entering Israel.
The shooting has been occurring it's hard to trace the start of the fighting, to explain the reasons they are still fighting. The video remarked on the matter saying that each party, whoever fired last, claims it was in response to the attack of the opposing party. It seems as though this endless cycle will continue as neither side is willing to compromise. This fight is rooted deep in religious and land-related conflicts deep in the history of Palestine.
The video and this conflict in general shows us how great of an impact geography has on our lives. Our ancestors fought over land and still today people fight over land. The fight over the holy land of Israel has taken two groups of people and made them enemies. So much so that it's less about land and more about winning, about having the last say. Or, in this case, the last shot.
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