17 Questions
What event led to Hamas taking control of Gaza and Fatah taking control of the West Bank in 2007?
Hamas-Fatah civil war
Which country has blockaded Gaza along with Israel since 2007?
Egypt
In what year did Hamas win the Palestinian Authority elections but face opposition from Fatah/Israel/US?
2006
Which event is associated with periodic bombardments of Gaza often referred to as 'mowing the lawn'?
Israeli Operation Sword of Iron
What event is associated with the Palestinian Great March of Return in 2018-19 where hundreds of Gazan civilians were shot dead?
Hamas-Al Aqsa Flood
What was the armed attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023, referred to as?
Hamas-Al Aqsa Flood
What event marked the establishment of the State of Israel?
President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital in 2018
Which action did Israel take in response to Hamas victory in PA elections?
Instituted a blockade on Gaza
What is the Israeli military's defense system against rockets from Gaza?
IDF missile defense (Iron Dome)
When did the State of Israel establish conservative rightwing dominance?
2018
What sparked mass Israeli protests in 2023 against the government?
Supreme Court demotion plans
Which term is used to describe Israel's periodic bombardment of Gaza?
'Mowing the lawn'
What is the main reason for the conflict between Palestine and Israel?
Domestic tensions between Palestinians and Israelis
How many Jewish Israelis are estimated to be living between the river and the sea?
~ 7 million
According to the Israeli Law of Return, what right do Jews have worldwide?
Automatic right to Israeli citizenship
What is one significant aspect of the US-Israel relationship mentioned in the text?
US support for Israeli militarism
What was noted as unprecedented about the 2023 Gaza war?
The nature of the conflict
Study Notes
Overview of Palestinian Struggle
- 2006: Hamas wins PA elections, but is blocked by Fatah, Israel, and the US.
- 2007: Hamas-Fatah civil war; Hamas takes Gaza, Fatah takes West Bank.
- Since 2007: Gaza has been blockaded by Israel, the US, and Egypt.
Periodic Conflict and Blockade
- Periodic bombardments of Gaza (2008, 2012, 2014, 2021) have occurred, referred to as "mowing the lawn".
- Gaza has been under blockade since 2007, making life difficult for Palestinians.
Key Events and Developments
- 2012: UN General Assembly votes on symbolic statehood for Palestine.
- 2018-19: Palestinian Great March of Return (Gaza blockade protest) results in the deaths of hundreds of Gazan civilians.
- 2018: President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
- 2019: Kushner Middle East Peace Plan is introduced.
- 2020: Abraham Accords are signed.
- 2023: Hamas Al Aqsa Flood (armed attack on Israel, killing hundreds of Israeli civilians).
- Since October 7, 2023: Israeli Operation Sword of Iron (military bombardment of Gaza, killing thousands of Gazans).
Key Points of the Conflict
- The conflict is not ancient, although both sides have ancient claims.
- The conflict is not primarily religious, although religion is deeply involved.
- The conflict has narrowed from an Arab-Israeli conflict to a Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- The conflict involves a small country with a population of around 15 million people (7 million Jewish Israelis and 8 million Palestinians).
- Jewish people have a birthright to emigrate to Israel and receive instant citizenship under Israeli Law of Return.
- Palestinian refugees are denied the right of return.
- There is an extreme disparity in power and hardship between Israelis and Palestinians.
- The US provides unconditional support to Israeli unilateralism and militarism.
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