Flashcard on Israel and Arab Relations

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What was the first war between Israel and neighboring Arab countries after Israel declared independence?

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1948 Arab-Israeli War

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What are the Abraham Accords?

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Agreements where some Arab countries normalized relations with Israel in 2020

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Where is the Al-Aqsa Mosque located?

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On the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

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What is the Arab League?

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A group of Arab countries formed in 1945 to promote political, cultural, and economic cooperation

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What was the Balfour Declaration?

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A 1917 letter from Britain supporting the idea of a Jewish homeland in Palestine

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What does the term "Diaspora" refer to?

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The scattering of Jewish people outside their ancestral homeland for centuries

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What is the Gaza Strip?

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A small, densely populated Palestinian territory bordering Israel and Egypt

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What is Hamas?

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A Palestinian political and militant group governing Gaza

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What does the term "Intifada" refer to?

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Uprisings by Palestinians against Israeli control

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Which city is central to the conflict over sovereignty among Jews, Muslims, and Christians?

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Jerusalem