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16 Cards in this Set
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Palestine
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Former name of the area that today includes Israel.
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Zionism
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Movement to create a Jewish nation in The Middle East
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Holocaust
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Systematic murder of 6,000,000 European Jews by Nazi Germany.
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Intifada
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“The Uprising” against Israel by Palestinians
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PLO
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Palestine Liberation Organization
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Yassar Arafat
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Leader of the PLO, which is seeking to restore a nation of Palestine in The Middle East
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Ehud Olmert
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Leader of Israel’s government.
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Hosni Mubarak
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Leader of Egypt
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Why has the Eastern Mediterranean been a scene of conflict for centuries?
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This area is a religious center of importance for three major religions, Judaism,Christianity, and Islam. Also, this area has been a center of trade routes between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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Why have the Jewish people chosen this region as their homeland?
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The earliest followers of Judaism lived in this area and all Jews believe that God has promised them this land as their sacred homeland.
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Why did the United Nations believe that a Jewish nation was necessary after World War II?
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Following the mass murder of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust the United Nations felt a homeland was necessary in order to protect future generations.
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When did Israel come into existence as a modern nation?
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1947/48
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Why did the Palestinians feel cheated by the U.N. decision?
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The Palestinians felt they were not responsible for the Holocaust and unfairly punished for the deeds of Nazi Germany. Many Palestinians felt their land had been stolen and promised to fight for its return.
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How has the establishment of Israel been a cause of concern for Israel’s neighbors?
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Neighboring Arab countries supported the Palestinians and refused to recognize Israel’s creation by the U.N. Such support has led to a number of wars against Israel, the death of thousands, expenditure of billions of dollars, and continued strained relations.
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Who is Israel’s strongest and most important ally?
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USA
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What efforts are being made to bring an end to Israeli/Palestinian friction?
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Many groups, including the United States, have made, and are making, gestures towards bringing an end to this conflict, but over fifty years of conflict continues.
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