Settlement Case Studies and Historical Context Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key locations, movements, and historical events related to West Bank settlement case studies and Middle Eastern history.

Ma‘ale Adumim

An official settlement established in $1975$ located east of Jerusalem at approximately 31.85^\\text{o}\\text{ N, }35.25^\\text{o}\\text{ E}, and one of the largest in the West Bank. It plays a crucial role in Israeli settlement strategy.

Abu Dis

A Palestinian town/neighborhood located directly adjacent to the Ma‘ale Adumim settlement, often impacted by factors such as access to resources and the political landscape.

Al-Azariya

A nearby neighborhood with a significant Palestinian population located in the vicinity of Ma‘ale Adumim, facing challenges such as displacement and infrastructure development.

Gush Emunim Movement

A movement that sought to establish Jewish settlements in the West Bank as a reaction to the occupation following the war in $1967$, advocating for a greater Israel as a religious imperative.

Likud Party

The Israeli political party that came to power in $1977$ and enacted policies leading to the significant growth and expansion of settlements, instrumental in shaping Israel's current territorial policies.

Kfar Tapuach

An official settlement founded in $1974$ near Nablus, located at approximately 32.05^\\text{o}\\text{ N, }35.18^\\text{o}\\text{ E}, reflecting ideological foundations and nationalist fervor, serving as a model for other settlements.

Nablus

A major Palestinian city near Kfar Tapuach where settlement presence affects local communities and contributes to land disputes, often representing cultural and historical significance.

1967 War Results

The occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, which laid the groundwork for future Israeli settlement policies and has had lasting impacts on regional tensions.

First Intifada

A period of Palestinian resistance where settlement expansion and land confiscation, such as at Kfar Tapuach, contributed to the conflict, stirring international attention to Palestinian rights.

Oslo Accords

A framework for peace negotiations that established territorial classifications and faces challenges regarding Palestinian governance due to settlement expansion, creating a complex political environment.

Areas A/B/C

The classification of regions under the Oslo Accords that complicates governance and territorial integrity due to the presence of settlements, influencing daily lives of Palestinians in these areas.

Fragmentation of Palestinian Territories

A key theme analyzing how settlement growth complicates the territorial integrity and governance for Palestinians, often leading to economic and social disparities.