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First Aliyah
Large scale immigration of Jews from Europe to Israel. Many of these people came from Russia. During this time, a Zionist group called the Bilu group arose and called to their "brothers and sisters" to move to Israel in their manifesto -
Bilu Group Manifesto
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Arab Israeli Conflict
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pre-establishment of Israel
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Theodor Herzl: The Jewish State
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The Sykes-Picot Agreement
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Balfour Declaration
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The King-Crane Commission Report
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The League of Nations: The British Mandate
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Arab revolts
Arab Revolt led by Haj Amin Al-Husseini. Over 5,000 Arabs were killed according to some sources, mostly by British. Several hundred Jews were killed by Arabs. Husseini fled to Iraq and then to Nazi Germany. -
The Palestine Royal Commission Report
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Zionist Reaction to the White Paper of 1939
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The White Paper of 1939
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The Arab Case for Palestine
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The Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry: Recommendations and Comments
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Partition Resolution
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State of Israel: Proclamation of Independence
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War of Independence- 6 day war
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Suez Campaign
In retaliation for a series of escalating border raids as well as the closure of the straits of Tiran and Suez canal to Israeli shipping, and to prevent Egyptian use of newly acquired Soviet arms in a war, Israel invades the Sinai peninsula and occupies it for several months, with French and British collaboration. -
PLO constitution
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United Arab Republic Manifesto
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PLO created
PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) founded with the aim of destroying Israel. The Palestinian National Charter (1968) officially called for liquidation of Israel. -
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post 6 day war- yom kippur war
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Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser: Speech at UAR Advanced Air Headquarters
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6 day war
Israel destroys the Egyptian air force on the ground, conquers and occupies Sinai and Gaza, then conquers the West Bank from Jordan, and Golan Heights from Syria. UN resolution 242 called for Israeli withdrawal, establishment of peace -
Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban: Speech at the Special Assembly of the United Nations
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post yom kippur war- first intifada
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Yom Kippur War
In a surprise attack on the Jewish day of atonement, Egypt retook the Suez canal and a narrow zone on the other side. Syria reconquered the Golan Heights. Following massive US and Soviet resupplying of the sides, Israel succeeded in pushing back the Syrians and threatening Damascus. In Sinai, the IDF crossed the Suez Canal and cut off the Egyptian Third Army. -
peace treaty signed between Israel and Egypt
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Massive Israeli invasion of Lebanon to fight PLO.
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first intifada-second intifada
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U.S. Secretary of State James Baker: Five-Point Plan
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Iraqi President Saddam Hussein: Speech to the Arab Cooperation Council
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Clinton Rabin and Arafat Speeches
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Israel and PLO: Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements "Oslo Agreement"
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Oslo Declaration of Principles - Israel and PLO agree to mutual recognition.
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Oslo Interim Agreement signed. Palestinian Authority to be established.
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Al Aqsa Tunnel Riots
Arab sources spread the false rumor that a gate opened in an underground tunnel tourist attraction by the Israeli government, endangered the foundations of the Al-Aqsa mosque. This caused several days of rioting and numerous casualties -
Israeli-Syrian peace negotiations fail when Hafez Assad rejects an Israeli offer relayed by US President Clinton in Geneva.
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second intifada
Palestinians initiated riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visited the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims. -
Marwan Barghuti: " The Israelis Must Leave the Territories
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U.S. President Bill Clinton: The Clinton Plan
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Yoel Marcus: "If they Want it They'll Take It"
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Palestinian Negotiating Team: Remarks and Questions Regarding the Clinton Plan
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U.S. President Bill Clinton: Summarizing His Experience with the Peace Process