This paper attempts to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspective of cultural similarities and
differences
between the two peoples. The author begins by providing a definition of culture, and then offers a thorough analysis of the various cultural attributes of both groups -- from religion to power to
territorialism. The paper concludes with a section entitled "Is Peace Possible?", which looks at this perennial question from the unusual
perspective of the cultural impediments to peace, rather than the political ones. Introduction: What is Culture? Why Israel and Palestine are Like Each Other and Dislike Each Other Territorialism Religious Differences Influence of United States and Europe Dissimilar Values Money Power Different Governments - Different People Is Peace Possible?