Daily News Article - October 28, 2005
1. Who is the President of Iran? What do you know about his past? What did he say about Israel this week?
2. Who is the head of the United Nations? How did he react to Israel's call to kick Iran out of the UN?
3. The U.S. does not call for Iran's expulsion from the UN. Instead, what 4 requests does the government make of Iran? Why do you think they are taking this approach? Do you think it will be effective? Explain your answer.
4. Look at the map of the Middle East. Why is it so important for the U.S. and the UN to stand up for Israel?
5. In addition to President Ahmadinejad's remarks, describe two other ways that Iran works toward the destruction of Israel and all Jewish people.
6. In addition to a new decree censoring movies in Iran, give a specific example of how Iran violates the human rights of its own citizens.
7. Why do you think Kofi Annan refuses to get tough with Iran? What is the best way to get Iran to stop its threatening speech and actions against Israel and the free world?