The Palestinian-Israeli conflict arose because:

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The Palestinians came under the domination of a new Jewish population through the use of force. The conflict began in the early 20th century, when a growing Jewish population in Palestine sought to establish a state of their own in what was then Ottoman-controlled territory. This led to tensions and violence between Jews and Palestinians, and eventually to armed conflict and the ongoing dispute over territory and control. The Palestinian claim to the land is based on their historical and cultural ties to the region, while Israel's claim is based on biblical and historical claims, as well as the need for a safe homeland for Jewish people.

The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Arose Because