This document represents a summary of the historical background of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict drawing on contributions from theologians, church leaders, academics, and activists with a range of personal positions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It may help give some context to aid in understanding the Middle East.

Summary of conferences discussing the role of theology in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict drawing on the perspectives of both sides to try to find areas of agreement with a view to having leaders of these groups play a greater role in resolving this conflict.