Israel Palestine Conflict Quiz Part II
When did the Israel-Palestine conflict officially begin?
- The conflict officially began in 1948 with the creation of the state of Israel, which was rejected by neighboring Arab states.
What is the name of the organization that represents the Palestinian people politically and diplomatically?
- The PLO was established in 1964 and has been recognized as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people" by the United Nations.
What was the main trigger for the Second Intifada in 2000?
- Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount, a site sacred to both Jews and Muslims, sparked violent protests that escalated into the Second Intifada.
Which Israeli Prime Minister was assassinated in 1995?
- Yitzhak Rabin, who played a key role in the Oslo Accords, was assassinated by a right-wing Jewish extremist in 1995.
What does the term "Nakba" refer to?
- “Nakba”, meaning "catastrophe" in Arabic, is used by Palestinians to refer to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
What is the main goal of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement?
- The BDS movement seeks to pressure Israel to comply with international law and Palestinian rights through various forms of non-violent punitive measures.
Which of the following countries does not recognize Israel as a state?
- Iran does not recognize Israel as a state and has called for its destruction on several occasions.
What is the name of the wall separating Israel from the West Bank?
- The Israeli West Bank Barrier was constructed by Israel during the Second Intifada to prevent Palestinian attacks.
Which agreement marked the first official recognition of Israel by an Arab country?
- The Camp David Accords, signed in 1978, marked the first official recognition of Israel by an Arab country, Egypt.
What is the capital of Palestine according to the United Nations and most of the international community?
- While Palestinians consider east Jerusalem as their capital, the city is not recognized as such by the international community. Therefore, Ramallah serves as the administrative capital of the Palestinian Authority.
