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1948 War
This event ended in March 1949. Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan Lebanon, Syria and Iraq attacked Israel. Israel gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Israeli Fighters Man a Machine Gun Position. Arab-Israeli War of 1948. 1948. Photosofwar.net, n.p. -
Six Day War on The 1967 War
This event ended June 10, 1967 Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria & 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, and Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Terrorism became more common. Six Day War or The 1967 War. N.d. Http://www.aljazeera.com -
Settlement Construction Begins
The Israeli government approved the building of settlements in the Sinai, Gaza and the West Bank. The first settlements were to act as security outposts, and prevent attacks. Those who criticize settlements say that they are built on land needed for a future Palestinian state, and they make travel for Palestinians in the West Bank more difficult. Settlement Construction Begins. N.d. Http://www.i24news.tv/en/news -
Attrition Battles
This event ended in 1970. In the 1967 war, Israel gained land from Egypt, Jordan and Syria. Israel offered peace and the right to exist in return for their land back. Fighting ended in 1971 when Jordan succeeded in evicting PLO from the country. The PLO moved its base of operation to Lebanon. Israeli Troops Patrolling the Suez Canal. 1969. Http://www.ynetnews.com/, n.p. -
The October War or Yom Kippur War
In 1973, Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur. The US convinced Israel to withdraw from the territories it had entered. Israel retained the territories captured in 1967, but did not keep additional land. -
Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement
Egypt became the first Arab country to recognize Israel and to enter into a peace treaty with it. War with Israel was harming the Egyptian economy and the well-being of his people. Israel returned to Egypt all of Sinai that had been captured during the 1967 war and removed Jewish families from the homes they had established there.
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The 1982 Lebanon War
In 1982, PLO units in southern Lebanon increasingly attacked communities in northern Israel. In response, Israel launched an attack on PLO militants stationed in Lebanon. Renewed terrorist attacks from southern Lebanon led to the second Lebanon War in 2006. -
The First Intifada
This event ended in 1993.
In 1987, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank engaged in an uprising against Israeli control of these territories suicide attacks against civilizations in Israel began at this time. While continues attacks against Israelis led to others to feel that the response was too lax. An approximately equal number of Palestinians were killed in Palestinian infighting. This conflict continued until the Oslo Accords were signed in 1993. -
The Oslo Accords
Set of agreements that began in 1993 when Israel and the PLO signed the DOP. It led to the creation of the Palestinian Authority. It left Israel the right to defend itself and its citizens, including those in the territories. -
Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
The US led a difficult but successful diplomatic process to help Jordan and Israel achieve peace. In 1994, Jordan became the second Arab country to recognize Israel. -
The Camp David Summit
It was the first major attempt to negotiate a comprehensive final status agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. The goal of the summit, two states living side by side in peace, was not achieved and further conflict ensued. -
The Second Intifada
This event is ongoing.
General Sharon visited the Jewish Temple Mount, a site reserved by Jews that is also of major importance to Muslims. Israelis were terrorized by numerous suicide bombers who targeted and killed hundreds of civilians. -
Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
No specific start date could be found. This event is ongoing.
Israeli decided to build a security barrier that would separate its citizens from terrorist groups in the West Bank. Both fences have been effective in dramatically reducing the number of suicide bombings in Israel coming from the Gaza Strip and West Bank. -
Arab Peace Initiative is Proposed
The proposal was re introduced in 2007.
The proposal offered Israel peace in return for Israeli withdrawl from territories captured in the 1967 war, recognition of the independence of Palestine and solution for Palestinian refugees. Israel welcomed the proposal but did not accept all of its demands. In July 2007, Israeli leaders met with Arab representatives to discuss the proposal. Arab League Members in Riyadh, 2007. 2007. Http://www.ynetnews.com/, Riyadh. -
The Roadmap For Peace Is Proposed
The roadmap for peace was proposed in 2003 by the USA, Russia, European Union and United Nations.The roadmap involves steps by the Israelis and the Palestineans with a goal of an independent Palestinian state and a secure Israel. In 2007, the basic principles of the roadmap were reaffirmed at the Annapolis conference. There has yet to be significant progress as a result of the roadmap Israeli PM Sharon, US President Bush and Palestinian Palestinian President Abbas. 2003. -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Prime minister Ariel Sharon continued the construction of the West Bank river in hopes to disengage or separate Israel from Palestinian territories. Israel removed itself from the Gaza strip. Since the withdrawl, the number of rockets fired by terrorists from Gaza into Israel has increased. Jordan River. 2005. N.p. -
Hamas is Elected
Palestinians elected Hamas to the Palestinian Authority's Legislature. Hamas called for the destruction of Israel and the killing of Jews. Many western nations imposed sanctions and suspended aid to the Palestinian Authority. Hamas. 2006. Http://www.theblaze.com/, n.p. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Hezbollah is a radical islamist organization commited to destroying Israel. Hezbollah crossed the Lebanon - Israek border on July 11. The war ened on August 11, 2006. The war resulted in loss of civilian lives and property damage. July War. 2006. Www.indybay.org, n.p. -
The Battle of Gaza
This event took place between June 10 and June 15 2007.
Hamas attacked Fata members because of tension caused by the Hamas winning the Palestinian election. Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas dissolved the Hamas government. Now, Hamas controls Gaza and Palestinian Authority controls the West Bank. Battle of Gaza. 2007. /www.marketoracle.co.uk, n.p. -
The Gaza War
This event lasted until January 18, 2009.
Israel attacked Hamas in attempt to disrupt Terrorist attacks and weapon smuggling. Hundreds of militants were killed. There were many casualties. Gaza's buildings and economy were severely damaged. International Reactions to the Gaza War. 2008. London, UK. -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
After Hamas seized control from the Palestinian Authority, Israel and Egypt required goods to be inspected. 6 ships sailed and tried to break the blockade but failed. This led to the deterioration in the relationship between Israel and Turkey. Gaza Flotilla. 2010. Www.theguardian.com, n.p. -
Arab Spring
Citizens in Arab protested against autocratic and appressive governments. The impact of changes in Arab Nations on the Arab-Israel conflict and peace process is not yet clear.- Europesworld.org, n.p.
