Pearson Edexcel · GCSE · History
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Key topic 2: The escalating conflict, 1964–73 - 2 Aftermath of the 1967…
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Option P5: Key topic 2: The escalating conflict, 1964–73 - 2 Aftermath of the 1967 war: Palestinian refugees and the significance of the occupied territories: Golan Heights, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Sinai and East Jerusalem.
The 1967 war created a new wave of Palestinian refugees, with over 300,000 fleeing the West Bank and Gaza to neighbouring Arab states like Jordan, exacerbating the existing refugee crisis.
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The idea
The 1967 war created a new wave of Palestinian refugees, with over 300,000 fleeing the West Bank and Gaza to neighbouring Arab states like Jordan, exacerbating the existing refugee crisis. The occupied territories held immense strategic and ideological significance. The Golan Heights provided a military vantage point over northern Israel and Syria. The Sinai offered a vast strategic buffer zone against Egypt. The West Bank and Gaza Strip contained large Palestinian populations, changing Israel's demographic balance. East Jerusalem held profound religious significance for Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, and its annexation by Israel was highly controversial.
What earns the marks
- Detail the scale of the new Palestinian refugee crisis, with hundreds of thousands displaced.
- Explain the strategic military value of the Golan Heights and the Sinai Peninsula to Israel.
- Discuss the demographic impact of occupying the West Bank and Gaza Strip, bringing over a million Palestinians under Israeli control.
- Highlight the religious and political significance of East Jerusalem to both Israelis and Palestinians.
- Note the strain placed on neighbouring Arab countries, particularly Jordan, by the influx of refugees.
Common mistakes and how to put them right
Confusing the 1948 refugee crisis with the 1967 refugee crisis.
Put it right: While related, the 1967 crisis involved a new wave of displacement, primarily from the newly occupied West Bank and Gaza.
Treating all occupied territories as having the same significance.
Put it right: Differentiate between the strategic value of Sinai/Golan and the demographic/religious importance of the West Bank/East Jerusalem.
Assuming Israel annexed all the occupied territories immediately.
Put it right: Israel effectively annexed East Jerusalem, but the other territories were placed under military occupation.
Exam tips
- Create a table listing each occupied territory and its specific strategic, religious, or demographic significance.
- When discussing refugees, mention the impact on host countries like Jordan to show broader contextual understanding.
- Use specific terms like 'buffer zone' for Sinai and 'demographic shift' for the West Bank and Gaza.
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Which territory did Israel capture from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War?
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The 1967 war created a new wave of Palestinian refugees, with over 300,000 fleeing the West Bank and Gaza to neighbouring Arab states like Jordan, exacerbating the existing refugee crisis. The occupied territories held immense strategic and ideological significance. The Golan Heights provided a military vantage point over northern Israel and Syria. The Sinai offered a vast strategic buffer zone against Egypt. The West Bank and Gaza Strip contained large Palestinian populations, changing Israel's demographic balance. East Jerusalem held profound religious significance for Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, and its annexation by Israel was highly controversial. A strong answer earns marks for these points. Detail the scale of the new Palestinian refugee crisis, with hundreds of thousands displaced. Explain the strategic military value of the Golan Heights and the Sinai Peninsula to Israel. Discuss the demographic impact of occupying the West Bank and Gaza Strip, bringing over a million Palestinians under Israeli control. Highlight the religious and political significance of East Jerusalem to both Israelis and Palestinians. A common slip: Confusing the 1948 refugee crisis with the 1967 refugee crisis. Instead, While related, the 1967 crisis involved a new wave of displacement, primarily from the newly occupied West Bank and Gaza. Exam tip: Create a table listing each occupied territory and its specific strategic, religious, or demographic significance.
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Key words
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Refugees and displacement
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Strategic geography
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Religious significance
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Demographics and occupation
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- Refugees and displacement
- The 1967 war created a new wave of Palestinian refugees, with over 300,000 fleeing the West Bank and Gaza to neighbouring Arab states like Jordan.
- Strategic geography
- The Golan Heights provided a military vantage point over northern Israel and Syria, while the Sinai offered a vast strategic buffer zone against Egypt.
- Religious significance
- East Jerusalem held profound religious significance for Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, and its annexation by Israel was highly controversial.
- Demographics and occupation
- The West Bank and Gaza Strip contained large Palestinian populations, changing Israel's demographic balance.
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