Emotional attachments to places and stateless nations

• Who may be influenced by emotional attachment to places?

  Residents may be attached to their neighborhood that they grew up in.
• How can emotional attachment to a place be characterized?

  It can be either negative or positive.
• Why is memory considered a personal thing?

  Because our experiences are unique to us.
• Why are memories considered highly selective?

  We remember some things and forget others.
• How does a positive experience of a place affect emotional attachment?

  If we have a positive experience, we are more likely to have a strong emotional attachment to the place.
• In what way can memory and feelings be social?

  You experience things as a group.
• What can create a strong attachment to a place among individuals?

  A shared cultural identity or ancestral heritage can create strong attachment.
• What significant migration has occurred since the 8th century in the Middle East?

  Arab migration.
• What role did the Allies play in the history of Palestine?


  The Allies played a big role in geo-politics.
• What happened to Palestine post WW1?

  Palestine went under a British mandate.
• When was Israel proclaimed as a state?

  In May 1948.
• What was the consequence of Israel's proclamation for Palestinians?

  Palestinians began to feel ignored.
• What major events followed the proclamation of Israel?


  Major wars began, and many Palestinians became displaced.
• How many Palestinians are currently living in refugee camps?

  1. 5 million.
• Where is Palestine located geographically?


  On the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, south of Lebanon and West Jordan.
• What areas did historic Palestine include?


  It included Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.
• What did the British Mandate attempt to do regarding Palestine?

  They tried to split Palestine into two parts.
• In the 21st century, with which areas are many Palestinians associated?

  Many Palestinians are associated with Gaza and the West Bank.
• What significant structure was built in 1992 across the Gaza Strip?

  A concrete wall.
• How does Israel control immigration in and out of the West Bank?

  Israel controls the immigration, effectively trapping Palestinians.
• What impact did the wall across the Gaza Strip have on Palestinian families?

  It caused 80,000 Palestinian families to lose out on $12.3 million a year.
• How reliant is the Palestinian economy on aid?


  It is heavily reliant on aid from the US and EU.
• How much aid does the US provide to Palestine?

  $281 million.
• How much aid does the EU provide to Palestine?

  $206 million.
• Why do Palestinians want to remain in their land?

  It is religiously important due to sites like the Dome of the Rock.
• What significant event is associated with the Dome of the Rock for Muslims?

  It was the site of Muhammad’s night journey.
• What do Palestinians believe will occur at the site of the Dome of the Rock?

  They believe Judgement Day will occur there.
• What historical connection do Palestinians have to Jerusalem?

  There have been centuries of Palestinians in Jerusalem, close to their ancestors.
• What is the significance of Jerusalem for many Muslim prophets?

  It is where many Muslim prophets settled.
• What happened on October 7th, 2023, in Palestine?

  Hamas kidnapped around 250 Israelis.
• What action did Israel take in response to the kidnapping on October 7th, 2023?

  Israel blocked water and electricity supplies in the West Bank.
• What are the spiritual reasons for Palestinians' emotional attachment to Palestine?


  It is the site of holy places.
• How does shared cultural heritage contribute to emotional attachment to Palestine?


  It forms a cultural identity.
• How can diasporas and industries form connections to Palestine?

  They can create emotional connections to the homeland.