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Six Day War
Egyptian troops moved into Sinai and Egypt closed off the Gulf of Aquaba. Israel launches air strikes against Egypt. -
Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel. Begins on the holy day Yom Kippur. In the end, both sides agree to cease-fire. -
Camp David Accords
Egyptian president Anwar Sadat declares that Egypt wants peace with Israel. President Jimmy Carter invite Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin to Camp David to discuss peace talks. -
Intifada
Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in widespread street violence. Israel responds with strong military and police violence. -
Second Intifada
Palestinian youth are joined by Palestinian security forces with guns. Hamas sends suicide bombers into Israel to attack civilians.
