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Six Day War
In this war Israel took control of the Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Israel gained control of land in the West Bank and Gaza with a large Palestinian population, -
Yom Kippur War
Determined to win their territory back, Egypt and Syria launched the Yom Kippur War, a surprise attack against Israel in 1973. The war takes its name from the Jewish holy day when the attack began. -
Intifada
In 1987 Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation boiled over into a rebellion called the Intifada. During the intifada, Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in widespread street violence. Israel responded with strong military and police resistance, but the fighting continued until the early 1990s. -
Iranian Revolution
During the Iranian Revolution Iran became an Islamic republic with Khomeini as its leader. Under Khomeini;s regime, the government suppressed political oppostion and enforced strict social and religious values. -
Camp David Accords
In 1978, Sadat and Begin reached an agreement known as the 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.
