I. Introduction:
Begin by introducing the topic of my research paper by discussing the coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian in American/Western media or news. Question the bias of those reports. By doing so I connect to the audiences established knowledge of the research topic and can possibly transition into my initial answer.
II. Background:
This section will be split into two paragraphs. The first paragraph will give a brief history of the region. It will also include an explanation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The second paragraph will go into further detail of the conflict today and the abuses committed by the Israeli army against the Palestinian children. This is important to my paper in that it gives the audience not only much needed information but also sets up the tone for the rest of my research paper.
III. Initial Answer:
Discuss groups working on exposing the army for its mistreatment of Palestinian children. Groups: Breaking the Silence, Defence of the Children International, and the Amnesty International case of the murder of the two siblings. “THE Israel Defence Force's arbitrary use of violence against Palestinian children, including forcing them to act as human shields in military operations, has been exposed by veteran soldiers in detailed statements chronicling dozens of brutal incidents.” (Pollard) “The release of the testimonies follows the publication of two damning reports — one from a group of eminent British lawyers who visited Israel's military courts and the other from the human rights organisation Defence of Children International — that detail multiple violations of international law by Israel in its treatment of children.”(Pollard)
IV. Transition:
Introduce second research question. Give brief history of US and British involvement in the region. By giving a brief history it gives the second answer some foundation and the importance of asking where these two governments stand on the issue.
V. Second Answer:
Discuss the good and the bad of US and British involvement in the region. Touch on any biases towards Israel or Palestine. Discuss what they’re currently doing or not doing to help the situation. “"While the United States has been enjoying the benefits of its Arab and Islamic Middle Eastern friendships," said the Colonel, "Israel has been enjoying the benefits of strong U.S. support" – and at the Palestinians’ expense.” (Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed F. Abo-Sak) “According to Abo-Sak, the main problem is that Israel continues to occupy Arab territory and the United States continues to give Israel diplomatic, military, economic and informational support. The US has consistently opposed any UN resolutions that would bring justice to the Palestinians, even when Israel is found guilty of human rights violations. The United States has vetoed 32 UN resolutions against Israel since 1972, including the resolution condemning Israel for massacring over 100 Lebanese civilians at the UN compound in Qana. However, the United States was the only country to veto the installation of UN Secretary General Butrus Ghali to a second term, in retaliation for his decision to publish the UN’s report confirming that Israel’s strike on Qana has been intentional” (Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed F. Abo-Sak)
VI. Theoretical Discussion:
Integrate issues with Donelly’s view on the war on terror, that it creates more crime. Discuss how this might be helpful in either finding a solution or better understanding the conflict.
VII. Refutation/Rebuttal:
Introduce opposing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Discuss flaws in his reasoning. Transition into a call for action in my conclusion.
VIII. Conclusion:
Final thoughts on the conflict and US and British involvement in the region. Applaud the efforts of Breaking the Silence and other groups working to bring awareness to the issue. Discuss why it’s important to get involved and ways to get involved.
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