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What was the main objective of Hamas as stated in their 1988 document?
What was the main objective of Hamas as stated in their 1988 document?
What event occurred in 2005 that led to Hamas' control over Gaza?
What event occurred in 2005 that led to Hamas' control over Gaza?
What was unique about the attack on Israel's southern territories on October 7, 2023?
What was unique about the attack on Israel's southern territories on October 7, 2023?
What is the estimated number of Palestinians killed in Gaza as of January 7, 2024?
What is the estimated number of Palestinians killed in Gaza as of January 7, 2024?
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What is the United States urging Israel to have in regards to the conflict with Hamas?
What is the United States urging Israel to have in regards to the conflict with Hamas?
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What was the main reason behind the Palestinian Arabs' refusal to agree with the Partition Plan in 1947?
What was the main reason behind the Palestinian Arabs' refusal to agree with the Partition Plan in 1947?
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What was the outcome of the first Arab-Israeli War that began in 1948?
What was the outcome of the first Arab-Israeli War that began in 1948?
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What was the result of the Six-Day War in 1967?
What was the result of the Six-Day War in 1967?
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What is the name of the Islamist military group that controls the Gaza Strip?
What is the name of the Islamist military group that controls the Gaza Strip?
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What is the current status of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?
What is the current status of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?
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Study Notes
The Beginnings of the Conflict
- In 1947, the United Nations adopted Resolution 181, dividing the British Mandate of Palestine into two independent states, one Palestinian and one Jewish.
- The resolution gave the United Nations international control over religiously significant areas surrounding Jerusalem.
- Palestinians refused to agree with the mandate, as it seemed to favour the Jews and was unfair to the Arab population.
The First Arab-Israeli War and Its Consequences
- Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, leading to the first Arab-Israeli War (1948-1949).
- The war resulted in Israel's victory, the displacement of around 750,000 Palestinians, and the division of territory into three parts: the State of Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.
The Six-Day War and Its Impact
- In June 1967, Israel attacked Egyptian and Syrian air forces, starting the Six-Day War.
- By the end of the war, Israel gained territorial control over the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from Egypt, the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria.
Hamas: An Islamist Military Group
- Hamas, or "Islamic Resistance Movement," is an Islamist military group that controls the Gaza Strip since Israel's victory in the Six-Day War.
- In 1988, Hamas published a document declaring their ideologies and objectives, including calls for the murder of Jews, the destruction of Israel, and the establishment of an Islamic society within Palestine.
Hamas' Takeover of the Gaza Strip
- After Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas informally took full control over the strip and formed their own government in 2006.
- Hamas has relentlessly challenged Israel through various attacks, including suicide bombs, mass shootings, rocket strikes, and kidnappings.
Recent Conflict (2023-2024)
- On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a strategic and devastating assault on Israel's southern territories, using thousands of rockets and infiltrating towns with militants.
- This attack is considered the most horrific throughout Israel's seventy-five-year history.
- As of January 7, 2024, at least 22,835 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed, and around 58,416 others have been left severely injured.
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This quiz covers the events surrounding the 1947 UN Resolution 181, which aimed to divide the British Mandate of Palestine into two independent states. Learn about the historical context and implications of this significant event.