Israeli-Palestine Conflict Intensifies
Tensions between Israel and Palestine are high with the prospects of peace at an all-time low. Within the last week blood has been spilled on both sides leading to fear of an intifada – Palestinian uprising. Nearly a year ago in response to Palestine attacks, Israel implemented Operation Breakwater, a campaign to root out armed groups in the West Bank. Recently, as part of this initiative Israeli forces killed eight Palestinian militants along with two civilians. In response a Palestinian gunman targeted Israeli civilians killing seven worshipers near a synagogue in East Jerusalem.
What is Operation Breakwater?
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Videos
News Articles
Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm
BBC
January 30, 2023
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64423270
Israel and Palestine: what has caused violence to flare up again?
THE GUARDIAN
January 30, 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/30/what-is-going-on-in-israel-and-palestine
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in Hebron as tensions spiral
ALJAZEERA
January 30, 2023
Here’s what is driving the latest spiral of Israeli-Palestinian violence
NPR
January 28, 2023
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/28/1152314718/israel-jerusalem-west-bank-violence-explained
Analysis: Israel and Palestinians risk deeper conflict in a distracted world
REUTERS
January 30, 2023
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-palestinians-risk-deeper-conflict-distracted-world-2023-01-30/
EXPLAINED: The history of Palestine intifada, is another on the way?
WION
January 27, 2023
The solution to Israel-Palestine – Opinion
THE JERUSALEM POST
January 25, 2023
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-729645
Assessment
Writing: Why is there conflict between Israel and Palestine?
Debate: What is the best way to achieve peace between Israel and Palestine?
Poll: Do you support the two-state solution?
Short Answer: What are the ramifications of a third intifada?
News Quiz
True/False
Prospects for peace between Israel and Palestine are at an all-time low. (T/F)
Young Palestinian’s view President Abbas as a strong effective leader. (T/F)
The Israeli government opposes a two-state solution. (T/F)
Multiple Choice
Israel has occupied the West Bank since when?
- 1967 Arab-Israel War.
- 1973 Arab-Israeli War.
- 1990 Gulf War.
- 2003 Second Gulf War.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas remains committed to establishing an independent state through which of the following?
- Military invasion.
- Diplomacy.
- Terrorism.
- Political blackmail.
Members of Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government have supported all the following EXCEPT.
- Annexation of Palestinian land.
- Increasing gun permits for Israelis.
- The execution of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
- Tearing down Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem that lack a permit.