Conflict in Israel

Arab-Israeli conflict

May 15, 1948

The Arab-Israeli conflict is the political tension, military conflicts, and disputes between a number of Arab countries and Israel. The roots of the Arab–Israeli conflict are attributed to the rise of Zionism and Arab nationalism towards the end of the 19th century.

Six Day War

Jun 5, 1967

The Six Day War was fought between 5 and 10 June 1967 by Israel and the neighboring states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel took control of the Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Yom Kippur War

Oct 6, 1973

The Yom Kippur War was a war fought by by a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel. Egypt and Syria were determined to win their territory back.

Camp David Accords

Sep 17, 1978

The agreement known as the Camp David Accords was made because Egypt wanted peace with Israel. This took place at the presidential retreat in Maryland, Camp David.

Intifada

1987

Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation boiled into a rebellion known as the Intifada. This took place West Bank; Gaza Strip; Israel.