D1 A2: The middle east must step back from the brink: That still means starting with a ceasefire in Gaza Flashcards
Until what date was there optimism there would be a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas?
27 July
How long has the conflict between Israel and Hamas been going on for?
10 months
Which politician said that the ceasefire talks were “inside the 10 yard line?”
Secretary of State, Antony Blinkn
What event occurred that damaged the progress of the peace talks?
Rocket fired from Lebanon killed 12 children on a football pitch in the Golan Heights
What three things did Israel do in response to the killing of the 12 children?
1: Bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs
2: Assassinated one of Hizbullah’s senior commanders
3: Killed Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh
How has the war in the region unfolded in ways different to previous years?
1: Twice during 2024, Israel bombed Beirut
2: In April, Iran fired a volley of missiles and drones at Israel for the first time ever.
How many people have been killed in the 10 month conflict?
40 000
Why is Israel’s prime minister fearful of a ceasefire?
Might switch Israel’s attention to internal problems and the prime minister’s own corruption trial
Which president has spent months trying to get Israel to agree to a ceasefire?
US President Joe Biden
Who is the prime minister of Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu
