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War of Independence
Israel won against United Arabs - gained occupied territories. Palestinians became refugees -
PLO formed
Prepared to use terrorism to attack Israel and support Palestinian -
Terrorist attack at Munich Olympics
Israeli athletes killed -
Camp David Peace Accord signed
Created a plan for lasting peace in the Middle East -
2nd Intifada
Palestinians used more violent tactics than in 1st with less emphasis on non-cooperation and passive resistance. Youths now used automatic weapons, not just rocks. Increased use of suicide bombings to attack Israeli civilians. 21st century heralded a new period of intense conflict in the ME. By the end of 2000, a bloody cycle of violence and counter-violence racked both occupied territories and Israel. Ariel Shannon elected PM (hardliner) and refused to negotiate with Yasser Arafat. Peace broken -
1st Intifada
Palestinians challenged Israeli control of occupied territories. Took the form of mass protests, general strikes, boycotts and civil disobedience. Palestinian youths (not PLO) attacked Israeli soldiers with rocks and Israeli military fired on them causing international outcry. -
Oslo Peace Initiative
Agreed that Palestinians would recognise Israeli's right to exist and Israeli agreed to a phased withdrawal from the occupied territories