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What was the significant action taken by Palestinian militants on the anniversary of the October 7 attack?
What was the significant action taken by Palestinian militants on the anniversary of the October 7 attack?
What did Peter Dutton criticize about the government's motion regarding the October 7 anniversary?
What did Peter Dutton criticize about the government's motion regarding the October 7 anniversary?
How did the pro-Palestinian protesters in Mexico City commemorate the October 7 anniversary?
How did the pro-Palestinian protesters in Mexico City commemorate the October 7 anniversary?
What percentage of Gaza's population has been displaced according to local reports?
What percentage of Gaza's population has been displaced according to local reports?
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What has been one outcome of the Israeli strikes in Lebanon during the ongoing conflict?
What has been one outcome of the Israeli strikes in Lebanon during the ongoing conflict?
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Study Notes
Palestinian Militants in Gaza
- Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets into Israel on the one-year anniversary of a devastating Israeli military offensive.
- 42,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict.
- 90% of Gaza's population has been displaced due to the fighting.
- Hamas militants stormed military bases and killed 1,200 people during the initial attack, a year ago.
- Hamas is now at war with Israel in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon..
- Hezbollah has continued firing rockets into Israel despite recent losses.
- 10 Lebanese firefighters were killed in an Israeli strike.
Australian Opposition Response
- Australia's main opposition party, the Liberal Party, refused to endorse a government motion marking the anniversary of the Hamas attack.
- The motion was intended to call for a ceasefire.
- The leader of the Liberal Party, Peter Dutton, objected to the motion's call for a ceasefire, arguing it should instead focus on the 1,200 Israelis killed by Hamas.
- The motion was passed by a vote of 85 to 54.
Pro-Palestinian Protest in Mexico City
- A pro-Palestinian vigil was held in Mexico City, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack.
- Participants lit candles for 365 seconds, representing the 365 days since the attack.
- Some participants, including academics from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico, called for severing ties with Israel, citing genocide.
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This quiz explores the recent escalations in the Middle East, focusing on Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Australian opposition's response. It provides insights into the consequences of the ongoing conflict, including casualties, displacements, and international political reactions.
