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The Arab-Israeli Conflict
The Arab-Israeli Conflict began in 1948 and has continued through the years.In 1967 and again in 1973, war erupted. -
Six-Day War
Israel launched air strikes against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, destroying most of their airplanes on the ground.Israeli ground troops then moved in and rapidly defeated Arab forces. In this war, called the Six-Day War, Israel took control of the Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem. -
Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria launched a suprise attack called the Yon Kippur War against Israel in 1973. The war takes its name from the Jewish holy day when the attack began. -
Camp David Accords
Egyptian president made a momentous declaration: Egypt wanted peace with Israel.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. -
Peace Agreement
Six years after the 1973 war, Egypt and Israel signed a peace agreement, but unrest among Palestinian Arabs in Israel remained a major problem.