So when did the conflict between Israel and Palestine begin? The conflict began in 1948 when Israel went to war with neighboring Arab countries of Jordan, Syria and Egypt since its independence. This conflict became known as the Al-Nakba, also referred to as the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians or the Palestinian Exodus. As a result of their conquest, Israel had also conquered over one million Palestinians. In the legislative election of 2006, Hamas won the majority of votes and took power in Gaza in 2007.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 10, 2021 15:10 UTC