Palestine

The video explores the complex history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing its roots from ancient times to the present. It covers the historical presence of Jews in Palestine, the rise of Islam, and the Ottoman Empire's control. The British mandate and the Balfour Declaration set the stage for Jewish immigration and the Zionist movement. The aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust led to the UN's partition plan, which was accepted by Jews but rejected by Arabs, resulting in the establishment of Israel and subsequent conflicts. The video also discusses ongoing tensions, peace efforts, and the geopolitical landscape of the region.

Which empire expelled the Jews from Judea and banned the study of the Torah?

• Ottoman Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the Balfour Declaration of 1917?

• A treaty ending World War I

• A declaration of war against the Ottoman Empire

• A mandate for British control over Palestine

• A statement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine

What event led to the Arab Palestinian revolt of 1936-1939?

• The British mandate

• The end of Ottoman rule

• Jewish immigration to Palestine

• The Balfour Declaration

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

• The United Nations revoked the partition plan

• Palestine gained independence

• Israel annexed nearly half of the territories set aside for Palestine

• Israel was defeated and dissolved

Which territories did Israel capture during the Six-Day War of 1967?

• The Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights

• The West Bank and East Jerusalem

• The Gaza Strip and Lebanon

• The Negev Desert and Jordan

What has been a major obstacle to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

• The withdrawal of British forces

• The construction of Jewish settlements in occupied territories

• The lack of international support for Israel

• The absence of a Palestinian government

How is Israel generally viewed in most of the Muslim Middle East and northern Africa today?

• As a friendly ally

• As a neutral state

• As a former colony

• As an enemy state