War dictionary

Short-range rocket interception system used by Israel.

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Israeli military reserve duty.

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Palestinian Islamist movement governing Gaza since 2007; designated terrorist org by US, EU, Israel.

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Lebanese Shiite militia/party; conflict with Israel along northern border.

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Territory east of Green Line; Israeli military administration + Palestinian Authority areas.

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1949 armistice lines — reference for pre-1967 borders in diplomacy.

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Israeli civilian communities in West Bank — status disputed under international law.

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Person held to pressure release of prisoners or concessions.

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Temporary halt to allow aid or evacuation — terms vary.

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UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

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Israel Home Front Command — civilian alerts.

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Residential safe room in Israeli building codes.

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2020 normalization agreements Israel–UAE, Bahrain, etc.

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Framework for Israel + Palestinian state side by side.

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Palestinian uprising — First (1987) and Second (2000).

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Arabic for "catastrophe" — 1948 displacement narrative.

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Restrictions on movement of people/goods at Gaza borders.

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International Criminal Court — investigates war crimes allegations.

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International Court of Justice — advisory opinions and state disputes.

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Diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab states.

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Multiple rockets fired in short period — stresses air defense.

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Underground passages — military and smuggling uses reported in Gaza.

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Land where sovereignty is not agreed by all parties.

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Allegation of combatants operating near civilians — legally contested if intentional.

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International humanitarian law principle on acceptable force.

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Intifada: Palestinian uprising — First (1987) and Second (2000).

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Nakba: Arabic for catastrophe — 1948 displacement narrative.

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Naksa: Setback — often refers to 1967 Arab defeat.

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Green Line: 1949 armistice lines — basis for talks.

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Blockade: Restrictions on goods/movement — Gaza context disputed.

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Settlements: Israeli communities in West Bank — status disputed under IHL.

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Two-state solution: Israel + Palestine side by side — still official goal of many powers.

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One-state: Single state for all — various models, highly contested.

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PA: Palestinian Authority — partial self-rule in West Bank.

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Home Front Command: Israeli civilian alert and safety body.

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Knesset: Israel's parliament — 120 seats, coalition governments.

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David's Sling: Mid-tier air defense — with US support.

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Abraham Accords: 2020 normalization Israel–UAE, Bahrain, Morocco.

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Oslo Accords: 1990s interim agreements — PA created.

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Zionism: Jewish national movement — diverse streams (religious, secular).

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