The Israel-Hamas Conflict

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Who launched an assault on Israel on Saturday?

  • The Ottoman Empire
  • Palestinian militant group Hamas (correct)
  • Britain
  • Israel's military

How many Israelis have been killed in the assault?

  • At least 1,000
  • At least 100
  • At least 1,300 (correct)
  • At least 500

What action has Israel taken in response to the air strikes on Gaza?

  • Imposed a total blockade on the territory (correct)
  • Withdrawn its forces from the Gaza border
  • Engaged in peace talks with Hamas
  • Provided humanitarian aid to Gaza

What is the current situation in Gaza?

<p>Palestinians are bracing themselves for a ground operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who took control of Palestine after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War One?

<p>Britain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two groups inhabited the land in Palestine?

<p>Jewish and Arab (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Balfour Declaration?

<p>A pledge made by Arthur Balfour to establish a national home in Palestine for Jewish people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who endorsed the Balfour Declaration?

<p>The League of Nations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did tensions grow between the Jewish and Arab populations in Palestine?

<p>The international community gave the UK the task of establishing a national home for Jewish people in Palestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who claimed the land in Palestine?

<p>Both Jews and Palestinian Arabs claimed the land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Israel-Palestine Conflict

  • An unidentified entity launched an assault on Israel on Saturday.

Casualties and Response

  • As a result of the assault, several Israelis have been killed.
  • In response to the air strikes on Gaza, Israel has taken action.

Current Situation in Gaza

  • The current situation in Gaza is precarious.

Historical Background

Post-WW1 Era

  • After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War One, the British took control of Palestine.

Indigenous Populations

  • Two groups, the Jews and Arabs, inhabited the land in Palestine.

Balfour Declaration

  • The Balfour Declaration was a significant document issued during the British Mandate period.
  • The Balfour Declaration was endorsed by the British government.

Escalating Tensions

  • Tensions grew between the Jewish and Arab populations in Palestine due to competing claims over the land.
  • Both Jews and Arabs claimed the land in Palestine, leading to escalating tensions.

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