Questions and Answers about
Gaza
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in PoliticsWhat is World Central Kitchen?
Answer: World Central Kitchen is a food relief organization founded by chef José Andrés in response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The organization has expanded its efforts to various global crises, including war-torn regions like Gaza. Recently, they delivered food aid to Gaza, where an unfortunate Israeli airstrike killed seven of their workers. Their work…
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in PoliticsWhat is UNRWA?
Answer: UNRWA, or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, was established in 1949 to support Palestinian refugees. This agency operates in several regions, including Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It’s known for its extensive healthcare, education, and humanitarian aid services. In January 2024, UNRWA faced a critical challenge when multiple countries,…
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in PoliticsWhich nation has recently sued Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide?
Answer: South Africa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and took the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with the trial starting on Jan. 11, 2024.
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in PoliticsWhat is the largest hospital in Gaza?
Answer: Known for its size and being at the heart of many headlines. Al-Shifa is Gaza’s largest hospital. On Nov. 15, 2023, it was in the news again due to an Israeli raid targeting a Hamas military site within the hospital complex.
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in PoliticsWhat caused hundreds of Israeli military reservists to say they wouldn’t show up for duty?
Answer: Hundreds of elite officers in Israel’s military reserves said they would not show up for duty starting Mar. 19, 2023. This is in protest against the ruling coalition’s planned overhaul of the judicial system. The protesters say the plan undermines democracy by restricting the power of the Supreme Court. The protests paused after the…
