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Israel declared independence from Great Britain in ______
Israel declared independence from Great Britain in ______
1948
Gaza is a territory on the southern edge of ______
Gaza is a territory on the southern edge of ______
Israel
Gaza, along with the West Bank, is known as ______
Gaza, along with the West Bank, is known as ______
Palestine
Around 87% of people in Gaza are ______ Muslims
Around 87% of people in Gaza are ______ Muslims
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Israel and many other countries do not consider Palestine to be a ______
Israel and many other countries do not consider Palestine to be a ______
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The State of Israel declared their independence from Great Britain, a war immediately broke out in the region. Gaza, which was controlled by Egypt at the time, became a home to Palestinians escaping the newly created State of Israel. In 1967, the State of Israel took over Gaza from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, as well as other territories in a conflict known as the Six-Days War. Gaza was occupied by the Israeli ______ all the way from 1967 to 2005.
The State of Israel declared their independence from Great Britain, a war immediately broke out in the region. Gaza, which was controlled by Egypt at the time, became a home to Palestinians escaping the newly created State of Israel. In 1967, the State of Israel took over Gaza from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, as well as other territories in a conflict known as the Six-Days War. Gaza was occupied by the Israeli ______ all the way from 1967 to 2005.
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In 2005, Israel withdrew its troops from Gaza, but a year later it imposed a ______, which limited the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza. Israel provides Gaza with water, electricity, and food. In periods of conflict, Israel has cut off these basic resources to the people of Gaza.
In 2005, Israel withdrew its troops from Gaza, but a year later it imposed a ______, which limited the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza. Israel provides Gaza with water, electricity, and food. In periods of conflict, Israel has cut off these basic resources to the people of Gaza.
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Hamas, also known as the Islamic Resistance Movement, was founded in ______. Hamas operated as a political party in Gaza. Fatah, the ruling party, was negotiating with the State of Israel to form a Palestinian State including Gaza and the West Bank. In contrast, Hamas denied Israel was a legitimate country.
Hamas, also known as the Islamic Resistance Movement, was founded in ______. Hamas operated as a political party in Gaza. Fatah, the ruling party, was negotiating with the State of Israel to form a Palestinian State including Gaza and the West Bank. In contrast, Hamas denied Israel was a legitimate country.
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In 2006, Hamas defeated Fatah in a civil war in Gaza. Since 2006, Hamas has been involved in several wars against Israel. While Gaza is controlled by Hamas, not all people in Gaza agree with Hamas’ goals and tactics. Several countries in the world, including the United States, consider Hamas to be a ______ organization.
In 2006, Hamas defeated Fatah in a civil war in Gaza. Since 2006, Hamas has been involved in several wars against Israel. While Gaza is controlled by Hamas, not all people in Gaza agree with Hamas’ goals and tactics. Several countries in the world, including the United States, consider Hamas to be a ______ organization.
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a secret invasion of Israel. Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel. While Israel was focused on the rocket attacks, militants from Hamas crossed the Gaza-Israel Border and attacked several border towns. The militants killed over a thousand Israelis and took hostages back to Gaza. The biggest massacre took place at an Israeli music festival, where unsuspecting festival attendees were attacked by Hamas ______.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a secret invasion of Israel. Hamas launched rockets from Gaza into Israel. While Israel was focused on the rocket attacks, militants from Hamas crossed the Gaza-Israel Border and attacked several border towns. The militants killed over a thousand Israelis and took hostages back to Gaza. The biggest massacre took place at an Israeli music festival, where unsuspecting festival attendees were attacked by Hamas ______.
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