50 years after Six-Day War, Israeli-Palestinian divide widens further

Jerusalem

ISRAELIS and Palestinians mark 50 years since the Six-Day War next week as the gap between them further widens, with both sides deeply scarred by years of violence, failed negotiations and broken promises.

The anniversary comes as hopes dim for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and with heavy scepticism surrounding US President Donald Trump's pledge to reach the "ultimate deal".

The 1967 conflict that greatly empowered Israel but began its continuing occupation of Palestinian land is seen from starkly different viewpoints.

With its stunning victory over neighbouring Arab countries, Israel vastly expanded its territory with global implications.

For Israelis, the war meant the culmination of the Jewish people's 2,000-year quest to …