D1A2 (Gaza ceasfire) Flashcards

The Middle East must step back from the brink: That still means starting with a ceasefire in Gaza

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1
Q

Who is America’s Secretary of State involved in the Middle East conflict?

A

Antony Blinken

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2
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What is Hamas?
Who was the leader of Hamas, and where was he killed?

A

Palestinian militant group
Ismail Haniyeh
Killed in a surprise strike on Tehran.

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3
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Who is the Israeli Prime Minister

A

Binyamin Netanyahu

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What is Hizbullah?
Who was the Hizbullah commander, and how did he die?

A

Lebanese militant group
Fuad Shukr
Assassinated by Israel.

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5
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: Where were diplomatic talks planned amid the Middle East conflict?

A

Rome

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6
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What happened at the Golan Heights?

A

A rocket attack from Lebanon killed 12 children.

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How many people have been killed in the 10-month Middle East conflict?

A

40,000 people

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8
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How many hostages remain in Gaza?

A

115 hostages

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9
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What city was bombed twice this year by Israel?

A

Beirut (City in Lebanon)

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10
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Where did America send an aircraft-carrier strike group

A

Persian Gulf

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Who is the president of the United States?

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Joe Biden

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