Thousands protest court plan in Israel
July 24, 2023
Q: A sweeping plan to limit the power of Israel’s courts has triggered seven straight months of protests by tens of thousands of Israelis, who claim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies are trying to grab power and are threatening to replace democracy with a “dictatorship.” Where is Israel?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Netanyahu’s government says the legislation would “correct” democracy by allowing lawmakers the freedom to implement policies — including greater benefits for the ultra-Orthodox minority and the operational annexation of the West Bank. Which of Israel’s neighbors previously controlled the area known as the West Bank?
A. Egypt
B. Lebanon
C. Jordan
D. Syria
Q: Over the weekend, thousands of protesters marched to Israel’s capital, Jerusalem, while thousands of military reservists vowed not to serve if the court changes are enacted. Which of its neighbors has been in a state of war with Israel since 1948?
A. Egypt
B. Lebanon
C. Jordan
D. Syria
Q: The day after Israel declared its independence in 1948, Arab nations went to war against it. Which of these nations that fought Israel in 1948 was the first to make peace with it?
A. Egypt
B. Iraq
C. Jordan
D. Saudi Arabia
Q: Israel declared its independence on the day before which nation gave up control of the territory in 1948?
A. Britain
B. France
C. Turkey
D. United States
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