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Six Day War
Intent on conquering Israel, Egypt was preparing its military for invasion. However, Israel attacked first and quickly beat the Arab forces in six days. -
Yom Kippur War
The Egyptians were humiliated by their defeat. So on the Jews' sacred day they launched a surprise attack but soon came to a standstill. -
Camp David Accords
After many years of war, Egypt was finally ready for peace. So at the presedential retreat at Camp David, Israel and Egypt agreed on a truce. -
The First Intifada
It was the uprising against Jewish occupation of Palestine. It involved the deaths of many Jews and Palestinians from terrorist attacks. -
The Second Intifada
The second intifada was again against Jewish occupation of Paletine. However, this time Palestinian youths were joined by security forces with guns.