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David Ben-Gurion, the Jewish leader, established the State of Israel. U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized the new nation on the same day, but other countries refused to acknowledge Israel.
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The Six Day War was a conflict between Israel and the Arab states of Jordan, Egypt, and Syria. It ended with a cease-fire when the UN intervened.
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Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel in order to win back the land they had lost in the Six Day War. They attacked on the night of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday.
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Egypt decided to recognize Israel and wanted peace. The two leaders met at Camp David, and with the help of the US, signed their first peace treaty.
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The Intifada was the Palestinian rebellion against Israeli control of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Palestinians wanted to be free from Israeli control.
