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I will be using the conflict resolution theory of intractable conflict to conceptualize this conflict. This theory argues that intractable conflicts are those that are difficult to resolve because they are characterized by the following factors:

• The parties have incompatible goals.
• The parties have a history of violence and distrust.
• The parties have a sense of victimhood.
• The conflict is seen as a zero-sum game, meaning that one side’s gain is the other side’s loss.

I will also be using the Bible perspectives on conflict to conceptualize this conflict. The Bible has a lot to say about conflict, and it offers a number of insights that can be helpful in understanding and resolving conflict. Some of the key biblical perspectives on conflict include:

• The importance of forgiveness.
• The need for reconciliation.
• The value of peacemaking.
• The importance of love and compassion.

I believe that these theoretical perspectives can help us to understand the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians and to develop strategies for resolving it.

Here are some specific questions that I will be exploring in my paper:

• How do the historical, religious, and political factors contribute to the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians?
• How does the violence and terrorism used by both sides perpetuate the conflict?
• What are the key biblical perspectives on conflict that can be helpful in understanding and resolving this conflict?
• What are some strategies for resolving the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians?

I hope to answer these questions in a way that is both thoughtful and informative. I also hope to provide some insights that can be helpful in resolving this conflict.

I am open to feedback from my colleagues on any parts of the conceptualization that I may not have thought of. I believe that a collaborative approach to conflict resolution is the most effective way to address this complex issue.