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Israel-Gaza Conflict Updates MCQs with Answer

Which of the following groups governs the Gaza Strip?
A) Palestinian Authority
B) Hamas
C) PLO
D) Islamic Jihad

Answer
B) Hamas

When did the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict occur?
A) January 2021
B) March 2021
C) May 2021
D) November 2021

Answer
C) May 2021

What triggered the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict?
A) Assassination of a leader
B) Protests in Jerusalem
C) A military strike on Gaza
D) Religious conflict in Hebron

Answer
B) Protests in Jerusalem

How many casualties were reported during the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict?
A) 200
B) 500
C) Over 2,000
D) 10,000

Answer
C) Over 2,000

What type of weapons did Israel use in its airstrikes during the 2021 Gaza conflict?
A) Drones
B) Nuclear bombs
C) F-16 fighter jets
D) Conventional bombs

Answer
C) F-16 fighter jets

Which country brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza in May 2021?
A) Egypt
B) United States
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Turkey

Answer
A) Egypt

Which international body condemned the violence in the 2021 Gaza conflict?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) Arab League
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

What was the main target of Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza in 2021?
A) Palestinian Authority buildings
B) Hamas military infrastructure
C) UN facilities
D) Civilian areas

Answer
B) Hamas military infrastructure

Which Palestinian militant group fired rockets into Israel during the May 2021 conflict?
A) Hezbollah
B) Islamic Jihad
C) Hamas
D) Fatah

Answer
C) Hamas

Which significant event occurred in Jerusalem before the May 2021 Gaza conflict?
A) Israeli police stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) A peace agreement was signed
C) Israel removed settlements in the West Bank
D) The Israeli government collapsed

Answer
A) Israeli police stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque

What was the main demand of Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem before the 2021 conflict?
A) Palestinian statehood
B) The right of return for refugees
C) The eviction of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah
D) Economic sanctions against Israel

Answer
C) The eviction of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah

Which city became the focal point of tension before the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict?
A) Ramallah
B) Jerusalem
C) Tel Aviv
D) Gaza City

Answer
B) Jerusalem

In which year did Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza, ending its direct occupation?
A) 2000
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2015

Answer
B) 2005

How many Palestinians were killed in Gaza during the 2021 conflict?
A) Over 100
B) Over 500
C) Over 1,000
D) Over 2,000

Answer
D) Over 2,000

Which organization provided humanitarian aid to Gaza during the 2021 conflict?
A) Red Cross
B) UNRWA
C) World Health Organization
D) Médecins Sans Frontières

Answer
B) UNRWA

What was the Israeli government’s primary justification for its airstrikes on Gaza in 2021?
A) Retaliation for rocket attacks
B) Targeting civilian infrastructure
C) Self-defense against Hezbollah
D) Preventing Palestinian protests

Answer
A) Retaliation for rocket attacks

How did the international community generally respond to the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict?
A) Strong support for Israel
B) Calls for a two-state solution
C) Calls for an immediate ceasefire
D) Full diplomatic support for Gaza

Answer
C) Calls for an immediate ceasefire

Which country strongly supported Israel’s right to defend itself during the 2021 conflict?
A) Iran
B) United States
C) Turkey
D) Qatar

Answer
B) United States

What was one of the main targets of Hamas rocket fire during the 2021 conflict?
A) Tel Aviv
B) Haifa
C) Eilat
D) Ashdod

Answer
A) Tel Aviv

How many rockets did Hamas fire into Israel during the May 2021 conflict?
A) 50
B) 500
C) 1,500
D) 4,000

Answer
D) 4,000

Which Israeli operation began in response to rocket fire from Gaza in May 2021?
A) Operation Protective Edge
B) Operation Iron Dome
C) Operation Guardian of the Walls
D) Operation Cast Lead

Answer
C) Operation Guardian of the Walls

Which major event in Gaza led to widespread destruction in May 2021?
A) The collapse of a hospital
B) The destruction of the Al-Jalaa building, housing media outlets
C) The invasion of the Rafah crossing
D) A major oil spill

Answer
B) The destruction of the Al-Jalaa building, housing media outlets

What was one of the reasons for the sharp increase in violence during the May 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict?
A) Military escalation in Lebanon
B) Israeli airstrikes on Damascus
C) Israel’s proposed eviction of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem
D) Iranian military involvement in Gaza

Answer
C) Israel’s proposed eviction of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem

Which country called for an immediate ceasefire during the May 2021 conflict and criticized Israel’s actions?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Turkey

Answer
D) Turkey

Which of the following was a significant effect of the 2021 Gaza conflict on international relations?
A) Strengthened ties between Israel and the Arab world
B) Widespread international protests against Israel’s military actions
C) Diplomatic recognition of Palestine by Israel
D) Increased Israeli economic sanctions on Gaza

Answer
B) Widespread international protests against Israel’s military actions

Which city became a focal point of protests during the 2021 Gaza conflict?
A) Ramallah
B) Cairo
C) London
D) New York

Answer
A) Ramallah

What was the impact of the 2021 Gaza conflict on the Israeli civilian population?
A) No casualties were reported
B) Rocket fire disrupted daily life and led to civilian casualties
C) Israel conducted airstrikes on neighboring countries
D) Israel experienced a diplomatic breakthrough

Answer
B) Rocket fire disrupted daily life and led to civilian casualties

Which group in Gaza was considered responsible for the escalation in violence in May 2021?
A) PLO
B) Fatah
C) Hamas
D) Islamic Jihad

Answer
C) Hamas

What major humanitarian issue exacerbated by the 2021 Gaza conflict?
A) Refugee resettlement
B) Water and power shortages in Gaza
C) Trade blockades on Israel
D) Migration of Palestinian civilians to Egypt

Answer
B) Water and power shortages in Gaza

Which neighboring country helped facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza during the 2021 conflict?
A) Jordan
B) Egypt
C) Lebanon
D) Turkey

Answer
B) Egypt

Which media outlet was destroyed during the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict due to an Israeli airstrike?
A) Al Jazeera
B) BBC
C) CNN
D) Reuters

Answer
A) Al Jazeera

Which Israeli leader was in office during the 2021 Israel-Gaza conflict?
A) Benjamin Netanyahu
B) Ehud Barak
C) Ariel Sharon
D) Naftali Bennett

Answer
A) Benjamin Netanyahu

Which country’s military provided assistance to Israel during the 2021 conflict?
A) United States
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Turkey
D) Iran

Answer
A) United States

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