The Role of Water in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2012)

Undergraduates: Keri Majikes, none none none

Faculty Advisor: Sarah Shields
Department: Peace, War & Defense

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This thesis asserts that water has had a significant role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and that defining water rights might alleviate this tension. The role of water in Israel and the Palestinian Territories is examined through historical events, cultural identities, and direct quotations from political figures. This paper will also establish the relationship between water inequality and conflict. Considering the impact water inequality has on encouraging violence and disagreement, this paper will ultimately determine defining water rights is an important step in reducing water inequality, and thereby reducing the risk of conflict.