Palestinian Refugee Crisis Overview

Abraham Accords

Recent agreements normalizing relations between Israel and Arab states.

Arab Revolt

Periodic violent uprisings by Arabs against Jewish immigration and land acquisition.

Arab-Israeli Conflict

Long-standing dispute over land and political sovereignty between Arabs and Israelis.

Balfour Declaration

British support for a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.

Blockade of Gaza

Restriction of goods and movement imposed on Gaza by Israel and Egypt.

British Mandate

Period when Britain governed Palestine post-World War I under the League of Nations.

Camp David Summit

Negotiation summit aiming to address the Palestinian refugee issue.

Compensation Proposals

Suggestions to compensate Palestinian refugees instead of allowing return.

David Ben-Gurion

Israeli statesman who declared the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.

Economic Marginalization

State of poverty and high unemployment faced by Palestinian refugees.

Generational Refugee Status

Refugee status inherited by descendants, continuing through generations.

Human Rights Advocacy

Efforts by Palestinian refugees to seek support through international human rights frameworks.

Human Rights Issues

Challenges faced by Palestinian refugees, including poor living conditions and discrimination.

International Diplomacy

Involvement of various nations in diplomatic efforts to address the refugee crisis.

Nakba

Arabic term for 'Catastrophe,' referring to the 1948 Palestinian exodus.

Obstacle to Peace

Major hindrance in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, particularly regarding refugee rights.

Oslo Accords

Peace agreement attempting to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Palestinian Refugee Crisis

Enduring consequence of the Arab-Israeli conflict since 1948, displacing hundreds of thousands.

Regional Stability

The unresolved refugee status contributing to instability in the Middle East.

Right of Return

Core demand for Palestinian refugees to return to their homes.

Socio-political Landscape

The social and political environment or situation in a particular area or region.

Statelessness

Lack of citizenship in any country, leading to limited rights and movement.

UN General Assembly Resolution 194

Call for the return of Palestinian refugees to their homes or compensation.

UN Resolution 181

United Nations proposal to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.

UN Resolution 194

Resolution affirming the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes.

UNRWA

United Nations Relief and Works Agency providing aid and services to Palestinian refugees.

UNRWA Funding Crises

Ongoing financial challenges threatening UNRWA's services to refugees.