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1948 War
Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Israel. Israel gained land. Egypt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. This is a picture of Israeli soldiers in the Arab-Israeli War in 1948. "Israeli Fighters Man a Machine Gun Position. Arab-Israeli War of 1948 - War Photos, Famous History Photos, World War Images, History Images." War Photos, Famous History Photos, -
Six Day War
Egypt blockaded Israel Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a preemptive strike. Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza strip and all of the Sinai and Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestiniansand Jews became refugees. Terrorism become more common. -
Settlement Construction Begins
Arab forces destroyed settlements, but the settlements kept being built up. The people would criticize the settlements. Israel had to discuss settlement building with Palestine. This is a picture of the Israeli Jewish communities built in 1967. "Vocabulary of the Israel/Palestine Conflict." Vocabulary of the Israel/Palestine Conflict. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. http://peace.maripo.com/x_israel_vocabulary.htm. -
Attrition Battle
Other Arab nations were unwilling to make peace, recognize, or negotiate with Israel. The other nations attacked Israel. Jordan’s attacks succeeded in evicting the PLO from the country. This is a drawing from the Attrition Battle, which was from 1967-1970 "The First Battle of Ypres." THE INTERACTIVE WAR NEWS. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. http://www.illustratedfirstworldwar.com/the-first-battle-of-ypres/. -
The October War or The Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur, therefore the name The Yom Kippur War. This war reinforced strategic importance of Buffer Zones. The Israelis were able to push Egypt and Syria out. The U.S. convinced Israel to withdraw from territories it entered. Israel retained the land. This is an image of a tank that was wrecked during the earlier days of the Yom Kippur War or the October War. "Yom Kippur War Revelations Underline Gravity of Iran Dilemma Facing Israel Today." The Times of Is -
The 1982 Lebanon War
The PLO attacked northern Israeli communities, and the Israelis attacked back. Israel maintained presence and they served as a buffer zone. This led to the second Lebanon War.
This is an image from cleaning up an area after the Lebanon War. "Beirut and Lebanon War Photos." Beirut War Destruction. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.habeeb.com/lebanon.photos.18.beirut.war.destruction.html. -
The First Intifada
Palestinians engaged in an uprising against Israel. There were suicide attacks against the Israeli citizens. Israel used military force to contain the violence. Many Palestinians lost their lives.
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The Oslo Accords
Israel and PLO signed DOP. It lead to the creation of Palestinian Authority. The PLO formally recognized Israel. Peace with Isreal was not achieved.
This is an image from the Oslo Accords. "The Oslo Accords." Memcs -. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.memcs.co/content_details.php?id=1092#.VUu7zpLRIz8.
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Jordan and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement
The U.S. lead a diplomatic process to help Jordan and Israel act peace. Jordan realized Isreal increased.
-This is an image of when the declaration oficially ended the war between Israel and Jordan. "The Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3691132,00.html. -
Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
U.S. lead a diplomatic process to help Jordan and Israel act peace. It was between the two nations. Jordan knew Israel increased.
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The Camp David Summit
This was the first major attempt to negotiate a comprehensive agreement. The goal for peace between states was not achieved.
This is an image from The Camp David Summit. "President Obama Will Visit Israel and Middle East." Booman Tribune. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2013/2/5/151625/4245. -
The Second Intifada
General Ariel visited the Jewish Temple. It caused frustration and terrorism on Isreal. The meetings started riots and violence as well.
This is an image of the rioting in Israel. "Haneen Zoabi Calls for Third Palestinian Intifada against Israel." News That Matters. N.p., 06 Jan. 2013. Web. 07 May 2015. http://ivarfjeld.com/2013/01/07/haneen-zoabi-calls-for-third-palestinian-intifada-against-israel/. -
Arab Peace Initiative is Proposed
King Apolulian proposed a peace intiative (all members from Arab leage was in on the deal) peace for withdraw from all territories captured in the passed wars. This was viewed as a major break through. However, Israel didnt accept all the things and rejected the demand for the withdraw of territories. The Times of Israel, Why is Israel so afraid of the Arab Peace Initiative? May 04, 20 -
Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
Building the barrier seperated the citizens from the terrorist near the West Bank. People would start to get annoyed because their transportation for work would be harder because of the crossing of the barriers. August 10, 2011: Palestinian on the brink on the Barrier for West Bank -
The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
Plan for peace was proposed by the U.S, Russia, Europe, U.N. And divided it into three things. However, Hamas terrorist organized commited plans to destroy Israel. Also, there has not yet been a significant progress as a result. GxMSDev, The Middle East Peace Summit at Aqaba-June 4- 2003, May 05, 2015 -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Moved ahead with disengagement, physically seperating Israel from the other countries. Israel withdrew from Gaza into Israel has increased dramatically. Wikipedia, Israeli disengagement from Gaza, Wikimedia Foundation, May 05, 2015 -
Hamas is Elected
The majority of Hamas now authorises the legisature. There was government corruption and the destruction of Israel still was in play. But it was declared that these sanction would be lifted once Hamas reconized Israel existed. May 05, 2015 -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Hezbollah is a radical leader. He started to cross the baorders and attackand then ceased fire. But they also used human sheild stratigy. However, Israel shot back but the hostilities officially ended with U.N. Resolution on August 11, 2006. Al Akhbar English, Looking back at Lebanon's 2006 war, May 05, 2015 -
The Battle of Gaza
Hamas military attacked Fatan members throughout Gaza. Hamas got gaza and the P.A. got the West Bank. Western sanctions to the P.A. were lifted after the Hamas government was dissolved. Wikipedia, Second Battle of Gaza, Wikimedia Foundation, May 05, 2015 -
The Gaza War
srael attacked Hamas targetys in Gaza in attempts to stop bombings and terrorist attacks. Hundreds of militants were killed. But many citizens and buildings were also destroyed. Arab-Israeli Wars: Gaza War (2008-2009), Arab-Israeli Wars: Gaza War (2008-2009), May 05, 2015 -
Gaza War end date
srael attacked Hamas targetys in Gaza in attempts to stop bombings and terrorist attacks. Hundreds of militants were killed. But many citizens and buildings were also destroyed. Arab-Israeli Wars: Gaza War (2008-2009), Arab-Israeli Wars: Gaza War (2008-2009), May 05, 2015 -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
Israel and Egyupt began to blockade ships to Gaza are refused. Turkey demands an apology from Israel because Israel hit one of Turkey's ships. However, Israel says their actions were justifide which lead to a decrease of the relationships between the two used to be allies. Accuracy In Media, Who Truly Deserves Justice in the 'Free Gaza' Flotilla, May 05, 2015 -
The Arab Spring
Protest spread from Tunisia across the Arab world. The Egyuption president resigned on Febuary 11. However, the long term impact of the ongoing changes in the Arab nations on the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process is not yet clear. A Hollywood Republican, palestinians-arab-spring-2011-3-26-13-20-7 - A Hollywood Rep[…],May 05, 2015
