Yes, you're right. Back when the British were in charge, Arab leaders usually called themselves Arabs instead of Palestinians, showing the strong pan-Arab nationalist vibe of that era. Resistance, including calls for jihad, was more about Arab unity than a unique Palestinian identity. The concept of being distinctly Palestinian really started to take shape in the mid-1900s, especially after Israel was founded in 1948 and everything that came with it.

Before 1967, Egypt was in charge of Gaza, and Jordan controlled the West Bank. Back then, there wasn’t much talk about creating a separate Palestinian state. This was mostly because of the political situation and the focus on larger Arab nationalist movements. The push for a Palestinian state really picked up after the 1967 Six-Day War, as Palestinians began to seek self-determination while dealing with being stateless.

And yes, that's true. Jews and Arabs both have strong historical and cultural connections to the area. Jewish ties go way back to ancient kingdoms of Solomon and David, while Arabs have lived there for centuries. Things really heated up during the British Mandate, with both sides clashing as they fought for control of the land.

Maybe the two-state solution is a way to handle the conflict? Imagine a future where both Israel and an independent Palestine exist side by side, recognizing each other and living in peace.