There is a long history of fighting between the Israelis and Palestinians, and many attempts to resolve these conflicts have failed. According to the __________ theory, the prejudice and discrimination that exist between the two groups will continue to rise as the conflict over limited land in the region continues.

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The realistic conflict theory holds that hostility and prejudice between groups arise from competition over limited resources. In this case, the conflict over land in the region is a classic example of realistic conflict, and it is likely to exacerbate prejudices and biases between the Israeli and Palestinian groups.

There Is a Long History of Fighting Between the Israelis