Key Events in Middle Eastern Politics (2020-2023)

These flashcards cover significant political events and figures from 2020 to 2023, focusing on the Middle East.

Vision for Peace

A plan announced by the Trump administration for Israel/Palestine peace negotiations.

Abraham Accords

Peace treaties normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states, including the UAE and Bahrain.

Qasim Suleimani

An Iranian Major General assassinated by the US with Israeli assistance in January 2020.

Joe Biden

Defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 US elections and became president in January 2021.

Naftali Bennett

Succeeded Netanyahu as prime minister of Israel after twelve years in office.

JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)

An agreement related to Iran's nuclear program; efforts to revive it were initiated by President Biden.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine

A significant geopolitical event in 2022 that affected international relations, including Israel's stance.

Netanyahu

Israeli politician who served multiple terms as prime minister, elected again in December 2022.

Housing units in West Bank

Israel's intention to build 10,000 additional housing units in the West Bank, indicating ongoing settlement activity.