UPSC Current Affairs
West bank, Gaza strip and Golan Heights
Historical background : The Gaza Strip and the West Bank had been occupied by Egypt and Jordan, respectively, since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War until the Six-Day War of 1967. Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967 and has since maintained control. The Golan Heights were part of Syria until 1967, when Israel captured most of the area in the Six Day War and annexted it in 1981.
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Historical background : The Gaza Strip and the West Bank had been occupied by Egypt and Jordan, respectively, since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War until the Six-Day War of 1967. Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967 and has since maintained control. The Golan Heights were part of Syria until 1967, when Israel captured most of the area in the Six Day War and annexted it in 1981.
Historical background :
- The Gaza Strip and the West Bank had been occupied by Egypt and Jordan, respectively, since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War until the Six-Day War of 1967.
- Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967 and has since maintained control.
- The Golan Heights were part of Syria until 1967, when Israel captured most of the area in the Six Day War and annexted it in 1981.
Syllabus : prelims; Location in news.
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with Economy.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Prelims practiceWith reference to West bank, Gaza strip and Golan Heights, consider the following statements:
- The Gaza Strip and the West Bank had been occupied by Egypt and Jordan, respectively, since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War until the Six-Day War of 1967.
- Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967 and has since maintained control.
- The Golan Heights were part of Syria until 1967, when Israel captured most of the area in the Six Day War and annexted it in 1981.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of West bank, Gaza strip and Golan Heights for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- Historical background :
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is West Bank, Gaza Strip And Golan Heights in the news?
Historical background : The Gaza Strip and the West Bank had been occupied by Egypt and Jordan, respectively, since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War until the Six-Day War of 1967. Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967 and has since maintained control.
What are the key facts about West Bank, Gaza Strip And Golan Heights?
The Golan Heights were part of Syria until 1967, when Israel captured most of the area in the Six Day War and annexted it in 1981. Syllabus : prelims; Location in news.
Why is West Bank, Gaza Strip And Golan Heights important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Economy and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.