Occupied Territories (I/P) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Occupied Territories
A
The two separate areas of land - the West Bank and the Gaza Strip - where many Palestinians live
2
Q
When was the Gaza Strip first took over
A
After the 1948 war, Jordan took control of the West Bank and Egypt took control of the Gaza Strip
3
Q
When did Israel take over both settlements
A
During a war in 1967
4
Q
What did Israel set up in the two territories
A
Many Jewish settlements (these are considered illegal under international law, although Israel does not agree with this)
5
Q
August and September 2005
A
Israel withdrew all of its settlers and troops from the Gaza Strip, but maintained control of the borders, coastline and airspace (4 settlements in West Bank also evacuated)
