Questions and Answers about
Gaza Conflict
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in PoliticsWho is Karim Khan?
Answer: Karim Khan is the current International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor. On May 20, 2024, he made headlines by issuing arrest warrants for key leaders of Israel and Hamas. He cited alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict since Oct. 7, 2023. France and Belgium supported the ICC’s request, while US President Joe Biden…
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in PoliticsWhat happened after dozens of students left Jerry Seinfeld’s 2024 Duke commencement speech in protest?
Answer: After dozens of students walked out of Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech at Duke University in 2024, protesting his support for Israel amidst the Gaza conflict, the remaining audience members responded by chanting “Jerry! Jerry!” in support of Seinfeld. Seinfeld continued his speech without addressing the walkout directly, focusing on his message to graduates about…
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in TechnologyWhat is the Blockout 2024 Movement?
Answer: The Blockout 2024 movement began on May 6, 2024, coinciding with the Met Gala and an Israeli attack on Rafah in Gaza. It started after influencer Haley Kalil posted a TikTok video using an audio clip from the film Marie Antoinette, which many found insensitive. TikTok user @ladyfromtheoutside responded by calling for a “digital…
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in BusinessIn January 2024, McDonald’s Malaysia took legal action against the Anti-Israeli Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. But why?
Answer: McDonald’s faced backlash over its Israel branch’s decision to donate meals to IDF troops, leading to boycott calls and a lawsuit by McDonald’s Malaysia in January 2024.
