Key Events in Israeli-Palestinian History

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict began over a century ago, evolving from a regional dispute into a complex international issue. Key events include the Balfour Declaration, WWII, the creation of Israel, and subsequent wars. Efforts for peace, such as the Oslo Accords, have been challenged by ongoing violence and political disagreements. The status of Jerusalem and the division of territories remain contentious, with recent developments further complicating the peace process.

What was the main reason behind the British promise of a Jewish homeland in Palestine during WWI?

• To gain support from the Zionist movement

• To weaken the Ottoman Empire

• To support the Arab rebellion

• To establish a new colony

What event significantly increased Jewish immigration to Palestine before WWII?

• The end of WWI

• The British withdrawal from Palestine

• The rise of the Nazi Party in Germany

• The UN partition plan

What was the outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?

• Israel gained new territory including Western Jerusalem

• The UN established a single state in Palestine

• The Arab League successfully liberated Palestine

• The British retained control over Palestine

Which territories did Israel seize during the Six-Day War in 1967?

• Egyptian Sinai, Gaza Strip, and Lebanon

• Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Lebanon

• Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon

• Egyptian Sinai, Syrian Golan Heights, and the West Bank

What was the international reaction to Israel's occupation after the Six-Day War?

• The UN adopted resolution 242 condemning the occupation

• The US supported the occupation

• The Soviet Union supported the occupation

• The Arab League accepted the occupation

What triggered the first Intifada in 1987?

• Palestinian population rebelling and taking to the streets

• The signing of the Oslo Accords

• The construction of the West Bank wall

• The declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

What was the main goal of the Oslo Accords?

• To end the first Intifada

• To divide Jerusalem between Israel and Palestine

• To establish a single state in Palestine

• To provide mutual recognition and lay the foundation for Palestinian autonomy

What event triggered the second Intifada?

• The construction of the West Bank wall

• The signing of the Oslo Accords

• A visit by the head of the Israeli opposition to the Temple Mount

• The declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

What was the international court's stance on the West Bank wall?

• It declared the wall illegal

• It supported the construction of the wall

• It remained neutral

• It suggested modifications to the wall

What was the Palestinian reaction to the US moving its embassy to Jerusalem in 2018?

• They accepted the decision

• They announced that the US no longer has a mediator role in the peace process

• They moved their own embassy to Jerusalem

• They declared war on Israel