NOTE: Before answering, read the "Background" below and watch the videos under "Resources"

1. What has Hamas vowed to do, as related by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the UN on Friday?

2. What is Israel doing in response?

3. a) Define proxy.
b) In addition to Hamas in Gaza, in what countries are Iran's other terrorist proxies located?

4. a) What did the prime minister say about world leaders' (including many U.S. allies) recognition of a Palestinian state? Be specific.
b) What did Prime Minister Netanyahu accuse Western leaders of doing?

5. a) How did Netanyahu refute the widespread accusation that Israel is deliberately starving the people of Gaza?
b) As UN food aid trucks enter Gaza, many times Hamas terrorists hijack the trucks and bring them to their own warehouses. They use the food to feed their fighters - and also sell it on the black market for exorbitant prices, although all is intended to be distributed to Gazans for FREE. There have also been several reports of Hamas shooting Gazan men who were caught trying to take some of the food off the trucks for their families. Last week, the UN reported that Hamas terrorists hijacked a truckload of baby formula.
Is the media doing a good job of reporting the truth?
Do you think those protesting against Israel know the truth? Explain your answer.

6. a) What message did Netanyahu give Hamas terrorist leaders during his address?
b) What warning did he give?

7. Israel's message to Hamas is simple: release all of the hostages now, and surrender, or we will destroy you. If Hamas ends their reign of terror, the Gazans could also be free of war.
Why do you think the media frames the narrative with a strong emphasis on the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, with no focus on the intentional ongoing starvation and mistreatment of the hostages by Hamas?

OPTIONAL: Following his Sept 23 meeting with Arab and Muslim leaders regarding the conflict, President Trump will be meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, Sept. 29. The president is optimistic that a deal can be reached. Find videos from the press conference. Do you think peace will be achieved soon? Explain your answer.