1. How did Palestinian protesters mark the 63rd anniversary of Israel's founding?

2. How did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu respond to the unprecedented Palestinian riots?

3. Who did Israel blame for instigating Sunday's riots against Israel? For what reasons did they make the accusations?

4. a) What did Syria's military do when hundreds of Palestinian protesters burst through the border fence from Syria into Israel?
b) What did Israeli soldiers then do?

5. Opponents of Israel criticize the military for firing on the Palestinians.  Read the information under "Background" and watch the video under "Resources" below.
a) How do you think Israel should respond when angry protesters storm their borders on three sides?
b) What should the military do to protect Israeli citizens from potential violence and invasion?