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The Six-Day War
It was the third war in the Arab-Israeli War series and was fought by Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel won, which gave it control of areas with large Palestinian populations. -
Yom Kippur War
War led by Egypt and Syria against Israel on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. With the help of the United States, Israel won the war. -
Camp David Accords
A peace agreement signed by Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin that was mediated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter. -
Intifada
A Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. This uprising led to Palestinian youths to battle Israeli troops in widespread street violence. -
Second Intifada
The second Palestinian uprising against Israel. In this uprising Israel countered the attack by tanks, fighter jets, and helicopter gunships.
