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Oslo Accords
PLO leader Arafat and Israeli prime minister Rabin negotiated the Oslo Accords to end violence. The agreement called for the Palestinians to gradually gain control over governing of the West Bank and Gaza. -
Second Intifada
Palestinian security forces join the Palestinian youths. Began as a result of Israeli occupation policies. -
Abbas takes over after Arafat
PLO leader Yasser Arafat, who was responsible for negotiating the Oslo Accords, died. Mahmoud Abbas takes over. -
Israel Withdraws from Gaza
Israel withdraws from Gaza and turns it over to the Palestine. Tension grows again -
Armed Conflict Errupts
Several Israeli militants kidnapped along the borders with Gaza and Lebanon. Armed conflict erupts with Israel launching massive air strikes and ground offensives.
