The Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Explained: Mowing the Grass in Gaza

The video provides an overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, starting from the Ottoman Empire's control of the Holy Land, through the British Mandate, and the impact of World Wars. It covers the UN partition plan, the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the formation of the PLO. The Six-Day War and subsequent territorial changes are discussed, along with the Intifadas and peace efforts like the Oslo Accords. The rise of Hamas and recent conflicts, including rocket attacks and military operations, are also examined.

What was the primary goal of Zionism in the late 19th century?

• To promote Jewish cultural heritage

• To integrate Jews into European society

• To establish a Jewish political state

• To convert non-Jews to Judaism

What was the Balfour Declaration's significance?

• It declared war on the Ottoman Empire

• It promised a Jewish state in Palestine

• It ended British control over Palestine

• It established a Palestinian state

What was a major consequence of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?

• The end of British Mandate

• The expansion of Israeli borders

• The unification of Arab nations

• The creation of a Palestinian state

What was the main objective of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) formed in 1964?

• To negotiate peace with Israel

• To establish a Palestinian state

• To promote Arab unity

• To support Jewish settlements

What was a key outcome of the Oslo Accords in 1993?

• The withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza

• Recognition of Israel by Egypt

• A temporary peace agreement

• A promise to establish a Palestinian state

What was the impact of the 1967 Six-Day War on Israel's borders?

• Israel gained control of the Sinai Peninsula

• Israel expanded its territory significantly

• Israel's borders remained unchanged

• Israel lost significant territory

What was a major stumbling block in the peace process after the Oslo Accords?

• The control of Jerusalem

• The recognition of Israel by Arab states

• The withdrawal of British forces

• The establishment of a Jewish state

What led to the rise of Hamas in Palestinian politics in 2006?

• The support of the United Nations

• The failure of Fatah to secure peace

• The withdrawal of Israeli forces

• The success of the Oslo Accords

What is the 'mowing the grass' strategy employed by Israel?

• A peace negotiation tactic

• A diplomatic initiative with Arab nations

• An agricultural development plan

• A military strategy to periodically weaken Hamas

What event in 2014 escalated the conflict between Israel and Hamas?

• The withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza

• The signing of a new peace treaty

• The kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers

• The election of a new Israeli Prime Minister