A conflict between Palestine and Israel began when Britain promised in 1917 to make Palestine the homeland of Israel and their belief that the land was meant for them since biblical times. Despite their beliefs and Britain's promise, this still does not give them the right to drive Palestinians from their homes. They should negotiate and reach a peaceful agreement instead of provoking conflict and violence. The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians still exists today, they have yet to find a way to resolve their conflict and live together in peace again. There was a time when many Jews lived in Palestine peacefully with the Arabs. It was during the 19th century that the Ottoman Turkish Empire had control over Palestine between 1517 and 1917. During World War I the Ottoman Empire's control was coming to an end. Britain and the Arabs banded together to get rid of the Ottoman Empire once and for all, and they succeeded.1 The conflict began to emerge after the Ottomans were finally defeated. Britain took control and promised independence to the Arabs as soon as Palestine was able to get back on its feet and rule again. “The British promised independence to the Palestinian Arabs” 2Their reason was to thank them for helping Britain defeat the Turks. Although Britain had promised the Palestinians their independence, they were unaware of their hidden agenda. They had already made the same promise to the Jews. British Foreign Secretary Balfour drafted the Balfaur Declaration. In 1917 “He promised the Jewish people their homeland” 3 Now there were two sets of promises made to different groups to conquer the same country. .....conflict. (Edina, Minnesota: Abdo Pub., 2004.), 1414. Ibid., 1415. Ibid., 1516. Ibid.17. Ibid., 15-1618. Cath Senker, The Arab-Israeli conflict. (North Mankato, MN: Arcturus Pub., 2008), 1019. Cory Gideon Gunderson, The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. (Edina, Minn.: Abdo Pub., 2004.), 1620. Ibid.21. Ibid.22. Cath Senker, The Arab-Israeli conflict. (North Mankato, Minnesota: Smart Apple Media, 2004), 2623. Cath Senker, The Arab-Israeli Conflict. (North Mankato, MN: Arcturus Pub., 2008), 1124. Ibid.25. Ibid.26. Ibid., 12-1327. Ibid., 13BibliographyGunderson, Cory Gideon. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Edina, Minnesota: Abdo Pub., 2004.Senker, Cath. The Arab-Israeli conflict. North Mankato, MN: Arcturus Pub., 2008.Senker, Cath. The Arab-Israeli conflict. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media, 2004.