NEW DELHI, April 22 -- The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply entrenched struggle rooted in competing historical and religious claims to the land. Both Israelis and Palestinians have deep-seated connections to the region, shaped by millennia of history, culture, and religious beliefs. From the ancient promises of a homeland chronicled in religious texts to the modern-day struggles and aspirations for self-determination, this region's story unfolds in complexity, shaping the divergent narratives that continue to shape the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The story of the Israelites unfolds through a combination of religious texts and archaeological and historical evidence. The Hebrew Bible, a collection of religious texts written by va...