Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

What empire controlled the Holy Land prior to World War I?

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What was the Peel Commission's proposal in 1937?

• A British colony

• A single Arab state

• A single Jewish state

• A two-state solution

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

• The withdrawal of British forces

• The establishment of a Palestinian state

• The expansion of Israel's borders

• The creation of a single Arab state

What was the main goal of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) formed in 1964?

• To expand Jewish territories

• To promote peace with Israel

• To establish a Palestinian state

• To support Israeli settlements

What was a significant outcome of the Oslo Accords in 1993?

• Immediate peace between Israel and Palestine

• Recognition of Israel by the PLO

• The creation of a single unified state

• The withdrawal of Israeli forces from all territories

Which group gained control of Gaza after the 2006 Palestinian elections?

• Fatah

• The Israeli government

• Hamas

• The PLO

What strategy has Israel used in response to repeated rocket attacks from Gaza?

• Complete withdrawal from Gaza

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Building more settlements

• Mowing the grass

What event in 2014 escalated the conflict between Israel and Hamas?

• The signing of a new peace treaty

• The kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers

• The election of a new Israeli Prime Minister

• The withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza

What was a major reason for the rise of Hamas in Palestinian politics?

• Their alliance with the United Nations

• Their support for Israeli settlements

• Their focus on social services

• Their recognition of Israel's right to exist

What was the international reaction to the repeated conflicts between Israel and Hamas?

• Complete support for Hamas

• Condemnation of both sides

• Unanimous support for Israel

• Indifference to the situation