History of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

What event is referred to as the 'catastrophe' by Palestinians?

The exodus and eradication of much of their society inside Israel

What was the main goal of the Palestine Liberation Organisation when it was founded?

To pursue armed struggle and establish an Arab state in place of Israel

Which event led to the occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and the Sinai Peninsula by Israel?

The Six-Day War

Who was the charismatic quadriplegic leader involved in the founding of Islamist organizations in Gaza?

Sheikh Ahmed Yassin Signup and view all the answers

What did Hamas focus on to win support after the outbreak of the first intifada?

Establishing a network of social services including schools and clinics Signup and view all the answers

What was the starting point for many people in the Israel-Palestine conflict?

The United Nations’ vote in 1947 Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the Jewish migration to the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century?

To escape pogroms and persecutions in eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

What did the British government support with the Balfour declaration in 1917?

A national home for the Jewish people in Palestine Signup and view all the answers

How did Palestinians and neighboring Arab countries respond to the founding of modern Israel?

They declared war on Israel Signup and view all the answers

What event followed the United Nations’ vote in 1947 to partition land in Palestine into two states?

The invasion of neighboring Arab countries Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the escalation of fighting between Jewish armed groups and Palestinians?

The United Nations’ vote in 1947 to partition land in the British mandate of Palestine Signup and view all the answers

What did the neighboring Arab countries do after Israel declared independence in May 1948?

They invaded Israel Signup and view all the answers

What was the British government's stance in the Balfour declaration of 1917?

Support of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the United Nations’ vote in 1947 to partition land in the British mandate of Palestine?

Creation of two states – one Jewish, one Arab Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor contributing to the late 19th-century Jewish migration to the Ottoman Empire?

Persecution and pogroms against Jews in eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the armistice agreement in 1949 for the Palestinians?

About 700,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled from the territory captured by Israel Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate consequence of the capture of Jerusalem and other territories by Israel in the six-day war?

The enforcement of military rule over the Arab population of the West Bank Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) when it was founded?

To establish an Arab state in place of Israel through armed struggle Signup and view all the answers

Who played a significant role in shifting Islamist groups towards armed conflict and social services in Gaza?