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What is the primary reason behind the Jordanian monarchy's expulsion of Palestinians from Jordan?
To avoid the overthrow of the monarchy by the Palestine Liberation Organization
What is the outcome of the war launched by Menachem Begin, the Prime Minister of Israel, against Lebanon?
Israel withdraws from Lebanon under international pressure
What is the meaning of the Arabic word 'intifada'?
Uprising
Who takes over as Prime Minister of Israel after the 1st Intifada breaks out?
Yitzhak Rabin
What is the time period during which the 1st Intifada takes place?
1987-1991
What was the main goal of the Oslo Accords?
To establish a peace process for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a two-state solution
What was the major obstacle to the success of the Oslo Accords?
The PLO's refusal to acknowledge Israel's right to exist and its continued education of children in terrorism
What was the result of the Oslo Accords in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip?
A dramatic increase in violence and terrorism
What was the significance of the name 'West Bank'?
It was named because Jordan occupied the area and it's the West bank of the Jordan River
What was Israel's main interest in the Oslo Accords?
To separate from these areas and allow them to self-govern
What was the significance of the transfer of authority to the Palestinians in the Oslo Accords?
It gave the Palestinians authority over education, health, taxation, and tourism in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
Test your knowledge about the Israeli-Lebanese conflict, the role of the PLO, and the war launched by Menachem Begin. Learn about the events that led to the war and its consequences. How well do you know this critical moment in Middle Eastern history?
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