D1A2 (Gaza ceasfire) Flashcards
The Middle East must step back from the brink: That still means starting with a ceasefire in Gaza
Who is America’s Secretary of State involved in the Middle East conflict?
Antony Blinken
What is Hamas?
Who was the leader of Hamas, and where was he killed?
Palestinian militant group
Ismail Haniyeh
Killed in a surprise strike on Tehran.
Who is the Israeli Prime Minister
Binyamin Netanyahu
What is Hizbullah?
Who was the Hizbullah commander, and how did he die?
Lebanese militant group
Fuad Shukr
Assassinated by Israel.
: Where were diplomatic talks planned amid the Middle East conflict?
Rome
What happened at the Golan Heights?
A rocket attack from Lebanon killed 12 children.
How many people have been killed in the 10-month Middle East conflict?
40,000 people
How many hostages remain in Gaza?
115 hostages
What city was bombed twice this year by Israel?
Beirut (City in Lebanon)
Where did America send an aircraft-carrier strike group
Persian Gulf
Who is the president of the United States?
Joe Biden