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- 3. Country bordering Israel to the north-east
- 4. A proposed solution to the conflict that envisions the creation of two separate, independent states for Israelis and Palestinians, living side by side in peace.
- 6. A plateau captured by Israel from Syria during the Six-Day War. Its status is a point of contention between Israel and Syria.
- 8. Country bordering Israel to the north
- 13. Also known as the War of Independence, this conflict resulted in the establishment of the State of Israel and the displacement of many Palestinians (1948).
- 14. Country bordering Israel and Gaza to the south
- 16. A territory bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel to the west, north, and south. It is home to a significant Palestinian population and is a focal point of the conflict.
- 18. Arabic for "catastrophe," referring to the displacement of Palestinians during and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
- 20. Arabic for "uprising," it refers to popular Palestinian revolts against Israeli occupation
- 23. A brief but pivotal conflict between Israel and neighboring Arab states, resulting in Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula (1967).
- 24. Refers to Israeli citizens who reside in communities located in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, often in disputed territories. These settlements are a major point of contention in the conflict.
- 25. Strip A coastal region on the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Israel and Egypt, with a high population density and significant political and security concerns.
- 27. A Lebanese political and military organization with a strong anti-Israel stance, backed by Iran. It is considered a terrorist group by Israel and several other countries.
- 28. Palestinians who were displaced or fled during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and their descendants. They have a unique status and are a central issue in negotiations.
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- 1. A city of immense religious and cultural significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It is a central point of contention in the conflict.
- 2. Refers to areas captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights.
- 5. A series of agreements signed in the 1990s between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) with the aim of establishing self-governance for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
- 7. An Israeli missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells.
- 9. Refers to Israel's control over territories captured in the 1967 war, and is a major point of contention in the conflict.
- 10. An Israeli politician who served as the Prime Minister of Israel for several non-consecutive terms from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021. He is associated with the conservative Likud party.
- 11. The interim self-governing body established as part of the Oslo Accords to administer certain Palestinian-populated areas in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
- 12. Refers to the Israeli and Egyptian restrictions on the movement of goods and people in and out of the Gaza Strip, which has been in place since 2007 and is a source of significant controversy and humanitarian concern.
- 15. A conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states, primarily Egypt and Syria, that began on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. It resulted in significant losses for both sides (1973).
- 17. A sovereign state in the Middle East, established in 1948. It is home to a majority Jewish population.
- 19. A Palestinian political and military organization that controls the Gaza Strip and is considered a terrorist group by Israel and other countries.
- 21. Country bordering Israel and the West Bank to the east
- 22. A global movement advocating for economic and political pressure on Israel until it complies with international law and respects Palestinian rights.
- 24. Israeli communities built in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, considered illegal under international law by much of the international community.
- 26. Refers to both the geographic region and the Palestinian people, which includes various ethnic and religious groups.