History GCSE
occupied territories
What occupied territories means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of occupied territories
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The West Bank and Gaza Strip, where Palestinians lived under Israeli military rule and faced land confiscations and poor living conditions.
Topics that use occupied territories
- Option P5: Key topic 3: Attempts at a solution, 1974–95 - 2 The Palestinian issue (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- First Palestinian Intifada
- grassroots uprising
- Operation Peace for Galilee
- Oslo Accords
- PLO
- Sabra and Shatila massacres
- Hezbollah
Using occupied territories in the exam
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