Israel Quiz 2023//2024 100% REVISION

Israel Quiz 2023//2024 100% REVISION Which statements best describe the Camp David Accords? Check all that apply. - ANSWER - They were the first peace agreement for Israel in the Middle East. - They showed that Arabs and Israelis could negotiate in good faith. - They showed that the US could play an important role in negotiations. The US helped to negotiate a peace agreement in 1979 between Israel and - ANSWER Egypt. Following the birth of Israel, why was it important that Jerusalem was placed under UN supervision? - ANSWER Both Jews and Arabs considered it to be a holy city. A subject many nations agree on regarding the Palestinians is that - ANSWER they have a right to independence. Which tactic did Palestinians use against Israel in 1987? - ANSWER an intifada How did the Balfour Declaration contribute to tension between Jews and Arabs? - ANSWER It supported the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The world's most powerful nations agree that Palestinians and Israelis both have the right to - ANSWER exist safety without question A result of the Arab-Israeli War during was that - ANSWER thousands of Palestinians became refugees. The quote is from US President Barack Obama. Among Israelis and Palestinians, the future must not belong to those who turn their backs on a prospect of peace. Let us leave behind those who thrive on conflict, those who reject the right of Israel to exist. The road is hard, but the destination is clear—a secure, Jewish state of Israel and an independent, prosperous Palestine. What does the quote imply about reasons for Palestinian independence? - ANSWER Palestinian independence is important for peace in the Middle East. Which countries attacked Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973? - ANSWER Egypt and Syria Which best explains how Yasir Arafat strengthened the case for Palestinian independence? - ANSWER He lessened anti-Israeli violence and persuaded the Israeli government to help his people