Background
What two religious groups are invloved in this conflict?
Muslims and Jews
What terrorist group launched the attack?
Hamas
Hamas
A terrorist organization that attacked Israel on October 7th.
Launches rockets at incoming rockets and disarms them by blowing them up
What has happened at different colleges in the U.S. relating to the conflict?
There has been many protests and violent acts.
What country had ownership of Palestine in WWI
Britain
What object was launched towards Israel?
Rockets/Missiles
Gaza Strip
A narrow strip of land that is one of the most densly populated areas on earth. Also a majority of the war is fought there.
Where is the Iron Dome?
Border of Israel
What college had a big impact on the growing trend of pro-palestine protests?
Columbia University
True or False: In 1947, the UN voted to keep Palestine as one territory.
False
What type of event did Hamas take over?
a Festival
Miles of underground passageways created by Hamas where the hostages are kept.
What year the the Dome make its debut?
2007
What ammendment is invlolved in the college protests?
First Ammendment
Which 3 countries fought Israel in the Six-Day War?
Egypt, Syria, and Jordan
What year did this all take place in?
2023
Iron Dome
A security system in Israel that tracks down incoming threats and launches rockets, blowing them up.
What war was it that the Israelis realized they needed an Iron Dome?
The Israel-Lebenon war
What is a specific example of protests turning violent?
A student was beat with a stick while putting up a "Bring Them Home" sign.
After the Arab-Israeli War which country got the Gaza Strip?
Egypt
Underground Tunnels
Jerusalem
A homeland city for many Jewish people as well as Muslims and Christains. Where the Hamas soldiers invaded the festival.
What did the US do to help with the construction of the Dome?
Donated money to help with the production
True or False: Employers are denying students based on their view on the conflict.
True