1. What territorial issue has served as an obstacle in peace negotiations between Syria and Israel? 2. How is the city of Jerusalem a factor in the

1. What territorial issue has served as an obstacle in peace negotiations between Syria and Israel?

2. How is the city of Jerusalem a factor in the peace process?

3. What was Arafat’s fear in accepting Barak’s offer regarding the division of Jerusalem?

4. In the 10 weeks prior to Christmas in the year 2000, _________ Palestinians and _________ Israelis were killed in the Intifada.

5. What was the “Karine A” and why was it significant diplomatically?

6. What organization planned and executed the suicide bombing (terrorist attack) of Passover 2001?

7. Describe the Israeli military response to the attack in 2002.

8. For how many days did Israeli forces surround Arafat’s administrative compound in Ramallah?

9. By the summer of 2002, __________ Israelis and ____________ Palestinians had died in the Intifada.

10. How many Palestinian refugees live in Jordan? ______________________________

11. When the position of Palestinian Prime Minister was created, Arafat was allowed to retain direct control of function in his role as President?

12. Why did Israel begin construction of a 500-mile barrier in the West Bank and what were Palestinian objectives?

13. What territorial concession did Arial Sharon make in December 2003 and what did he hope to obtain in return?

14. Discuss the “right of return” as related to Palestinian refugees and how this has been a significant factor in the peace process.