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Conflict in Israel

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  • Six Day War

    Six Day War
    In this war between Israel and Egypt, Syria, and Jordan; Israel’s victory gave it control of areas with large Palestinian populations, including the West Bank and Gaza. Determined to win their territory back Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel in 1973.

  • Yom Kippur War

    Yom Kippur War
    To win their territory back Egypt and Syria launched the Yom Kippur War, a surprise attack against Israel. The war takes its name from the Jewish holy day when the attack began, and was supported by the United States.

  • Golda Meir

    Golda Meir
    Golda Meir head of Israels government in 1973 was one of the first women to lead a national government in the modern era. She lived from 1898–1978.

  • Camp David Accords

    Camp David Accords
    Egypt recognized Israel, and Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. The treaty ended 30 years of hostility between Egypt and Israel.

  • Intifada

    Intifada
    Building tensions where Israel had begun building settlements boiled over into a rebellion called the intifada.Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in widespread street violence. this continued until the early 1990's.