Israel And Gaza Militants Agree To Cease-Fire After Violence

After two days of intense fighting, a truce mediated by Egypt was reached. The conflict began with an Israeli air raid in Gaza City, killing an Islamic Jihad commander and his wife. Islamic Jihad retaliated with rockets, mostly intercepted by Israel's defense system, leading to further Israeli airstrikes. The violence resulted in 34 Palestinian deaths and over 60 injuries in Israel. Hamas condemned the airstrikes, while an Egyptian official outlined the ceasefire terms, including peaceful protests by Islamic Jihad and Israel's agreement to stop shooting at protesters. Despite the ceasefire, rockets were launched into Israel, with no immediate injuries reported.

What event triggered the conflict between Israel and Islamic Jihad?

• A rocket attack by Islamic Jihad

• An Israeli air raid in Gaza City

• A protest along the Gaza border

• A diplomatic disagreement

How did Israel respond to the rocket attacks from Islamic Jihad?

• By launching a ground invasion

• By intercepting the rockets and conducting airstrikes

• By calling for international mediation

• By withdrawing from the conflict

Who mediated the ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad?

• The United Nations

• The United States

• Egypt

• The European Union

What was one of the terms of the ceasefire agreement?

• Islamic Jihad agreed to stop all protests

• Israel agreed to withdraw from Gaza

• Israel agreed to stop shooting at protesters

• Hamas agreed to disarm

Since when have the protests along the Gaza border been occurring?

• March 2018

• June 2017

• September 2016

• January 2019