Conflict in Israel

The Six Day War

Jun 5, 1967

The Six Day War was a huge victory for Israel. The nation launched air strikes against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan and gained control of land in the West Bank and Gaza.

Yom Kippur War

Oct 6, 1973

Egypt and Syria, wanting their territory back, attacked Israel in 1973 on the day of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. Israel was not ready for this surprise attack but got help from the U.S. and in the end both sides agreed to end this war. During the war, Arab OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) members refused to sell oil to countries aiding Israel, including the United States, raising oil prices around the world drastically.

Camp David Accords

Sep 17, 1978

Egypt and Israel wanted peace with each other. U.S. president Jimmy Carter invited both countries president and prime minister the Camp David in Maryland where both leaders reached an agreement known as the Camp David Accords. There was finally peace between the two countries after 30 years of tension.

Intifada

Sep 18, 1987

In the West Bank and Gaza tensions were rising. The Palestinian's hatred exploded into a full on rebellion known as Intifada. Young Palestinians began to attack troops and street violence spread. Israel resisted with military and police responses but the rebellion lasted until the early 1990's.

Second Intifada

Sep 18, 2000

In this intifada the rebelling youth of Palestine was aided with Palestinian security forces. Suicide bombers attacked Israel and Israel responded with more military forces. Tensions are still high between the two nations today due to terrorist scares and kidnappings from Palestine and air strikes from Israel.