Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict

What is the primary cause of the conflict between Israel and Palestine as discussed?

• Control over land

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

• Cultural misunderstandings

Who was Theodor Herzl?

• A Jewish journalist and father of Zionism

• An Ottoman governor

• A British diplomat

• A Palestinian leader

What was the Balfour Declaration?

• A promise to create a Jewish state in Europe

• A British promise for a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine

• A French declaration of support for Zionism

• An Ottoman law regarding religious freedom

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

• The end of Jewish immigration to Palestine

• A peaceful resolution and coexistence

• Israel occupied more land than the UN proposal

• The establishment of a Palestinian state

How does Israel justify the settlements in Palestinian territories?

• Based on historical presence

• Claiming Palestine isn't a state

• As necessary for security

• By international law

What does 'intifada' mean?

• Peace treaty

• Military occupation

• Shaking off

• Religious movement

What was the Oslo Accords aimed at?

• Expanding Israeli settlements

• Starting peace talks based on UN Resolution 242

• Establishing a Palestinian state immediately

• Limiting Jewish immigration

What is a major obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestine?

• Water rights

• Language differences

• Economic disparities

• Lack of international interest

What sparked the Second Intifada?

• The Balfour Declaration

• A visit to the Temple Mount by Ariel Sharon

• The Oslo Accords

• The establishment of Hamas

What is the significance of the wall built by Israel around the West Bank?

• It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• It's meant to protect Israeli settlements

• It's a tourist attraction

• It marks the official border of Israel