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1948 War
Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and 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. "The Israeli War of Independence, 1948." History 12. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. -
Settlement Construction Begins
The Israeli government approved of new settlements in the Sanai, Gaza and West Bank. First, settlers were security and the population went from 3,200-300,000. Some people believed it was built on land needed for the future. "Settlement Construction Begins." Google. Google, n.d. Web. 5 May 2015. -
Six day war or The 1969 War
Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq moved troops to Israels 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 peninsula from Egypt more Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Terrorism became more common. "Six Day War - Google Search." Six Day War - Google Search. Google, n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. -
Attrition Battles
Israel wanted to return land from the 1967 war in exchange for recognition as a country and peace. Arab nations refused and Egypt attacked Israel. The PLO, Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt attacked Israel. Jordan forced the PLO out of their country. The PLO moved to Lebanon. Ended August 6th 1970. "War of Attrition." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. -
The October War or Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur. The Arabs were successful at first but Israel pushed back the attack. Israel retained territories captured in 1967, but didn't keep additional land. "1973 Yom Kippur War: Day-by-Day - IDF Blog | The Official Blog of the Israel Defense Forces." IDF Blog The Official Blog of the Israel Defense Forces. N.p., 07 Oct. 2013. Web. 04 May 2015. -
Egypt and Israel sign a piece agreement
Egypt becomes the first the first Arab country to recognize Israel and enter into peace with it. Israel returned to Egypt, all the sinai that had been captured. Israel becomes a ¨land for peace.¨ "Egypt and Israel Signed a Peace Agreement." Egypt and Israel Signed a Peace Agreement. Google, n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The 1982 Lebanon War
PLO units in southern Lebanon attacked northern Israeli communities. Israel attacks back. Israeli troops go as far as Beirut and pushed the PLO into Tunisia. Israel withdraws from most of Lebanon in 1985 but maintained a military prsence in south Lebanon until 2000. "Robot Check." Robot Check. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. -
The First Inifada
Palestinians attacked Israelis in suicide attacks which began on civilians. The Israeli army began to train one this happened. The Israelis attacks were too harsh and the fight continued until 1993. "The+first+intifada - Google Search." The+first+intifada - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Oslo Accords
A set of agreements that began when Israel and the PLO signed a Declaration of principles. It called on Israel to withdraw it's military presence from the Gaza Strip. Israel could defend themselves. Both recognized each other and agreed to coexist. This led to the creation of the Palestinain Authority. Both Palestine and Israel accuse each other of not fulfilling their obligations. "Oslo I Accord." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 04 May 2015 -
Israel and Jordan sign a peace treaty
Jordan became the second Arab country to recolonize Israel. Peace was established. Trade, business relations, tourism, cultural exchanges, and scientific cooperation increased. "Israel+and+jordan+sign+a+peace+treaty - Google Search." Israel+and+jordan+sign+a+peace+treaty - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Camp David Summit
A meeting with president Bill Clinton, Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, and Palestinian president Yasser Arafat. Barak offered to withdraw from the West Bank and give Palestine East Jerusalem. Arafat refused because he wanted more. The goal was to get the two states to live side by side in peace however it was not achieved. Further conflict ensued. "Sixteen Years of Israeli-Palestinian Summits." Time. Time Inc., 23 July 2007. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The second Intifada
Israeli general carried out attacks on terrorists. They fought back with attacks on Israel. Some were killed and it continues to this day. "The+second+intifada - Google Search." The+second+intifada - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Arab Peace initiative is proposed
The king of Saudi Arabia proposes peace. Many see this proposal as a break through. First delegation to Israel with Arab league. "Arab+Peace+initiative+is+proposed - Google Search." Arab+Peace+initiative+is+proposed - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
Israel constructs a fence (wall) along the West Bank to separate citizens from terrorists. The fence has decreased terrorism in Israel but is a burrden for some Palestinians that work in Israel. This has reduced Palestinian terrorism in Israel. "Israeli West Bank Barrier - Latest News, Videos, and Information- NBCNews.com." Israeli West Bank Barrier - Latest News, Videos, and Information- NBCNews.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
A plan for peace proposed by the U.S, Russia, European Union, and U.N. It involves steps to make an independent Palestine and a secure Israel. It consists of 3 phases. The roadmap never progressed past the first phase because of the election of Hamas members into the Palestinian Authority. Progress began again in 2007 but has yet to be significant. "Road Map for Peace." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
Israel disengages from Gaza
The Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pulls Israel out of Palestinian territories. Rockets are launched from Gaza often. Israel is attacked often. "Israel+disengages+from+gaza - Google Search." Israel+disengages+from+gaza - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Hamas is elected
Palestine elects Hamas members to its legislature, a terrorist group bent on destroying Israel. West Nations impose sanctions and suspends aid to Palestine. They will not lift the sanctions until Hamas recognizes Israel's right to exist. "Hamas Says Palestinian Authority Fomenting Gaza Violence." The Times of Israel. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
On July 11, 2006, Hezbollah, a radical Islamist group, crossed the Lebanon-Israeli border. They began launching rockets and killing Israeli civilians.They used the human shield and it resulted in a loss of life and property damage. "Israel+disengages+from+gaza - Google Search." Israel+disengages+from+gaza - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
The Battle of Gaza
Tension between Hamas and the PLO Fatah caused Hamas to attack the Fatah throughout Gaza. Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas dissolves Hamas in the government. Hamas controls Gaza and the Palestinian Authority has the West Bank. The West's sanctions are lifted. "The Battle of Gaza." :: The Market Oracle. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The Gaza War
Between December 27, 2008 and January 18, 2009, Israel attacked Hamas targets in Gaza in an attempt to stop rocket attacks in southern Israel. Hundreds of militants were killed and Gaza's buildings and economy were heavy damaged. "Israel+disengages+from+gaza - Google Search." Israel+disengages+from+gaza - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
The Arab Spring
After 2011 the Arab state had a Democratic government. In Tunisia on December 18, 2010, the citizens began to protest. The Tunisian president left in January 14, 2011. The Egyptian president resigned on February 11 protesting also began in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Libya, Mororro, Oman, Syria, Yemen and other countries. "The+arab+spring - Google Search." The+arab+spring - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
Israel and Egypt blockade Gaza. Goods being sent in had to be inspected. In protest 6 ships were sent to Gaza without inspection. Israeli commandos take the ships, with one having fighting where 9 Turkish activists were killed. Turkey wanted an apology that they didn't get. Israel says it was justified. Israeli and Turkish relations decresed. Despite Gaza Flotilla Incident, Rise In Willingness To Compromise Among Palestinians And Israelis." CFHU. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.
