Questions and Answers about
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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 PlacesWhere is Rafah?
Answer: Months after the Oct. 7 Hamas brutal invasion of Israel, Rafah, a city of significant strategic importance due to its location at the southern tip of the Gaza Strip, bordering Egypt, became a focal point for escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. This led to a humanitarian crisis characterized by airstrikes, ground offensive threats,…
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in SportsWhat action by Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel led to his arrest in Turkey for “actions against Turkey’s values?”
Answer: Israeli footballer Sagiv Jehezkel was detained in Turkey for revealing a message on his bandage that referenced a Hamas attack on Israel, leading to his dismissal from Antalyaspor in January 2024.
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What did attendees at the 2024 Golden Globes wear to show support for hostages held by Hamas?
Answer: Attendees at the Golden Globes wore yellow ribbons to show support for the “Bring Them Back” campaign, related to hostages taken by Hamas during the conflict.
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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…
