https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r Breaking News from the Middle East en-us 2018-02-01 18:28:49 UTC 2025-12-24 10:21:14 UTC hello@padlet.com lever_anna https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240913098 South Korea sent its National Security Advisor and Intelligence Chief to North Korea this week.  After their meetings they informed the USA that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un wants to hold talks.]]> 2018-03-12 15:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240913098 lever_anna https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240913403 Donald Trump, President of the United States has agreed to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong-Un before May of this year. The world is watching as the agreement comes after months of hostility and exchange of insults on both sides.]]> 2018-03-12 15:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240913403 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240941276 Even after an awful defeat, Saddam’s regime survived. In the end, it was US led invasion forces that took down his dictatorship, leading Iraq to develop a new Democratic government. ]]> 2018-03-12 15:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240941276 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240941957 Sophie Rohrer]]> 2018-03-12 15:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240941957 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942195 Saddam Hussein's regime survived through the war. When Iraq's Kurdish and Shi'a populations rose up in revolt, Saddam Hussein carried out a brutal campaign of repression. Overall, more than 100,000 people were killed. 

]]> 2018-03-12 15:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942195 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942620 The Persian Gulf War began with an unexpected attack on Iraq. The war only lasted four days, but it was a brutal four days. Following that, Iraq agreed to a ceasefire against Kuwait. 

]]> 2018-03-12 15:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942620 smith_chandl12 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942797 When Sadam Hussein became president in 1979, he thought Iran was weak. He thought that a victory for his country’s would be inspiring and encouraging to the civilians of Iraq. He invaded Iran]]> 2018-03-12 15:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942797 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942888 Oil production began in the Middle East in the early 1900s, but it was only after World War II that the region became a major oil producer. 

]]> 2018-03-12 15:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942888 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942948 Sanctions were imposed on Iraq, blocking foreign trade and stopping
its foreign assets. It was feared that Iraq might attempt to seize oil
fields by Saudi Arabia.U.S leadership lead several countries— Britain,
France, and multiple Middle eastern countries— to force Iraq out of
Kuwait.]]> 2018-03-12 15:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240942948 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943273 2018-03-12 15:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943273 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943462 Saddam wasn't president, but he still held a very strong ruling over the government and policies.]]> 2018-03-12 15:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943462 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943714 700,000 Palestinians fled the country. Refugees said they were forced. Israel refused to let the Palestinians return to their homes, Israel took control of their lands.]]> 2018-03-12 15:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943714 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943785 Sophie Rohrer]]> 2018-03-12 15:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240943785 hansen_kyle16 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240944430 Saddam Hussein was the main leader of the oil revolution, and even before he was president, he was a very significant influence on the oil industry. In 1972, he nationalized the oil industry and continued influence this until and after he was president.]]> 2018-03-12 15:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240944430 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240945530 Sophie Rohrer 

]]> 2018-03-12 15:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240945530 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240947121 There were originally five members of OPEC. Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. Now it has 12 members. Their goal is to make sure oil regulations throughout the world are regulated.]]> 2018-03-12 15:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240947121 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240947466 The Arab forces began their attack during Yam Kippur. They caught the Israelis of guard, pushing them back in Sinai. 

]]> 2018-03-12 15:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240947466 lockha_jamie26 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240948557 To heighten security, Israel built a wall across the West Bank to prevent terrorists from entering Israel. Unfortunately, it isolated many Palestinian towns from getting food and resources.]]> 2018-03-12 15:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240948557 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240949563 On May 14, 1948 Britain ended Palestinian Mandate and Israel declared itself independent. Five Arab regions invaded Israel. After the war Egypt and Jordan controlled most of the land set aside for the Palestinians.]]> 2018-03-12 15:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240949563 etter_owen28 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240949731 In 1979, Americans were taken hostage by Iran. The United States then claimed they wanted nothing to do with them anymore. This is still continuing today with a long war, thus putting the country’s in a terrible position.

]]> 2018-03-12 15:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240949731 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240949970 Israel fought back the Arab forces and regained their territory. A UN ceasefire ended the fighting, but it did not bring forma, peace. ]]> 2018-03-12 15:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240949970 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240951244 Saddam Hussein’s efforts to defeat Iran had failed, and Iraq’s economy was near collapse. ]]> 2018-03-12 15:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240951244 hand_lauren23 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240951285 Nasser was troubled by political corruption and foreign influences on Egypt. Seeking change, he joined together army officers and helped lead a military coup. This toppled the government, after this he ended up taking charge of Egypt.]]> 2018-03-12 15:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240951285 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240953255 After the Arab-Israeli war the Arab OPEC members placed an embargo on lil exports. As a result they became more prosperous and Saudi Arabia became a financial superpower.]]> 2018-03-12 15:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240953255 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240953430 A Turing point occurred in 1973, during the fourth Arab-Israeli war. To support the Arab cause and put pressure on Western countries, Arab members of OPEC placed an embargo on oil exports to countries supporting Israel.]]> 2018-03-12 15:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240953430 lockha_jamie26 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240953837 The PLO supplied Palestinians with firearms, then the Israeli authorities started arresting, beating, and killing protesters and suspected terrorists. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240953837 etter_owen28 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240954014 After a long reign, the Shah has lost control and Iran is now rejoicing. Millions flooded the streets in celebration and have made it clear it’s better with him gone. 

]]> 2018-03-12 16:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240954014 hand_lauren23 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240954864 In order to build a strong, independent Egypt, Nasser carried out Social and economimcal reforms to promote national development. One of his main goals was to build a large dam to prevent flooding and to provide Egypt with hydroelectric power. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240954864 etter_owen28 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240956013 Ayatollah Ruholla has opposed the rule in no other way possible. He has taken power into his own hands and forced Khomeini into exile. This is one step closer in making Iran a better place. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240956013 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240956967 The Middle East has used their wealth to build roads, schools, power plants, and other infrastructures to continue to better their lives.]]> 2018-03-12 16:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240956967 smith_chandl12 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240957286 When Sadam failed to conquer Iran it turned into a stalemate of war. The death toll would continue to rise. Near the end of the war Iraq used chemical weapon system on their Iranian opponents and soon entered a ceasefire.]]> 2018-03-12 16:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240957286 etter_owen28 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240958091 During the reign of the Shah, the oil economy has been doing well. This is kind of, a good thing I guess. But the people of Iran have made it clear, they still want him gone.]]> 2018-03-12 16:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240958091 lockha_jamie26 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240958161 Secret negotiations between Israel and the PLO in Oslo, Norway, produced the Oslo Accords. The PLO agreed to recognize Israel in exchange for portions of the West Bank and Gaza. Under the agreement, the Palestinian Authority would manage affairs in Palestinian-controlled areas. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240958161 hand_lauren23 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240959081 During Nasser's attempts to build to build the damage, the United States offered loans to support his project. Afterwards, Nasser forged ties with the Soviet Block and Communist China, which lead the US to withdrawl their loans. Angered, Nasser stuck back the west and nationalized the Suez Canal, which was controlled by the French and British. In revolt, Britain and Frances invaded Egypt provoking an international outcry and charges of imperialism. The US then told the invaders to withdrawl, which led Egypt to keep the Canal, and made Nasser a hero.]]> 2018-03-12 16:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240959081 etter_owen28 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240960135 After an intesnse battle for power, Reza has gained power back. It is clear he might now reign for a long period of time. The people are questioning if this will be a good idea. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240960135 hand_lauren23 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240961422 Nasser began to promote the cause of Pan-Arabism, which was a movement to unite Arab countries around common goals. Nasser took control of Arab League, which was as designed to promote unity, while keeping states in the western orbit.]]> 2018-03-12 16:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240961422 lockha_jamie26 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240962328 Palestinians were angry that Israel controled the West Bank and Gaza, and many felt Israel should be destroyed. The group leading this cause was the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). They waged a political campaign to win support for a Palestinian homeland. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240962328 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240963670 There would be an Palestine Arab state and a Jewish state. Neither side of the situation agreed with this solution. The states were small and not good for growing food. ]]> 2018-03-12 16:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240963670 hand_lauren23 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240963675 Inspired Bynum Nassers leadership, syria joined with Egypt to form the new Arab state. Thus the creation of the United Arab Republic. This state was flawed from the start because it lacked the preparation for unification, two of countries didnt prepare for unification and Egypt dominated the state, while Syria was political to unstable and resented Egyptian Rule, this caused the union to collapse.]]> 2018-03-12 16:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240963675 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240972609 Many Jews fled to escape persecution and went to Palestine Mandate. Many places were shocked by the Holocaust. they backed the idea of Jews returning to their historical homeland ]]> 2018-03-12 16:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240972609 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240975653 Jews call this the Land of Israel, and the Jews and the Palestinian Arabs both consider this ancient holy ground. They all have roots that tie back to here . ]]> 2018-03-12 16:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/240975653 lockha_jamie26 https://padlet.com/lever_anna/nusrprzgro3r/wish/241109772 The Prime Minsters of Sadat and Israeli met for a peace talk at Camp David, which led to the Camp David Accords. Under the agreement, Egypt agreed to recognize Israel as a nation, and Israel agreed to return the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. 

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