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1948 War
Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Israel. May 15, 1948- March 1949 Outcome: Israel gained land. Egypt gained he Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. -
Six Day War or The 1967 War
Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a preemptive strike. June 5, 1967 – June 10, 1967 Outcome: Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Terrorism became more common. -
Settlement Construction Begins
Israeli government allowed settlements in Sinai, Gaza and West Bank. Outcome: the furture of settlements needs to still be negotiated as part of a comprhensive peace project. -
Attrition Battles
Israel wanted peace and recognition of its right to exist. At a conference in Sudan other nations ignorred Israel. July 1, 1967- August 1970 Outcome: Egypt began small scale attacks against Israel. PLO attacked Israel military and cilvilians. PLO moved base of operations to Lebanon. -
The October War or Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur. The Israelis managed to push back the attack. Outcome: U.S convinced Israel to withdraw from the territories. The war reinforced the stragetic importance of the buffer zones. -
Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement
Egypt recongnizes Israel. They enter a peace treaty. Anwar Sadat realized war with Israel was harming economy and the well-being of his people. Outcome: Israel returned to Egypt all of the Sinai and removed all Jewish families from the homes that were established in Egypt. -
The 1982 Lebanon War
PLO units in Lebanon attacked Israel more. Israel lauches attack on Lebanon. Outcome: Israel succeeded in moving the PLO out of Lebanon and into Tunisia. -
The First Intifada
Palestinians in Gaza Strip and West Bank engaged in an uprising against Israeli control. Outcome: Israel responded with harsh counter measures. -
The Oslo Accords
A set of agreements between the PLO and Israel. Called for Israel to draw its military out of Gaza. Outcome: meant as an interim agreement. Both sides accused of not fulfilling their duties. -
Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
U.S tries to arrange peace between Israel and Jordan. Jordan recignizes Israel. Outcome: increase in trade, tourism, cultural exchange, etc. -
The Camp David Summit
Clinton meets with Palestine president and Israel in order to negotiate a final status of conflict. Outcome: Palestine President refuses to compromise a deal -
The Second Intifada
an Israeli general visited a temple that is important to Muslims Outcome: Israelis were terrified by bombers. Israelis retaliated and targeted the terrorists. -
Arab Peace Initiative is Proposed
The Arab League offers peace treaty which includes Israel withdrawing from their territories taken in 1967 Outcome: it is the first time Arab nations recognize Israel -
Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
Israel decides to build a barrier to stop bombings Outcome: stops bombings but is incovenient -
Thr Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
3 step plan towards peace Outcome: hasn't gotten past first stage. Delayed by election of terrorist group -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Prime Minister Ariel Shoron seperated Israel from Palestine territories Outcome: Increase in the amount of rockets fired from Gaza to Israel -
Hamas is elected
Palestinians select mostly Hamas members Outcome: Hamas launch terrorist attacks -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Hezbollah crossed the border of Israel and attacked Israelis Outcome; many civilians died and U.N. cease fire resolution was passed -
The Battle of Gaza
Between Hamas and PLO. Hamas won election. Hamas attacked PLO. Outcome: Hamas controls Gaza and Palestinian authority controls West Bank -
The Gaza War
Israel, Hamas targets in Gaza to stop rocket attacks on Israel Outcome: Hundreds of militants died and civilians died as well. Damaged Gaza economy and buildings -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
Hamas got control from Palestine authority so Israel and Egypt blockaded Outcome: Six ships refused to have cargo inspected. They were borded and attacked -
The Arab Spring
Pro- Democracy protests in Arab nation on Allies and protests were organized by social media Outcome; Countries like Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Tunisia have had change in leaders and government. Syria is going through a civil war.
