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Six Day War
Israel launched air strikes against Egypt, Syria , and Jordan, destroying most of their airplanes on the ground. Israel ground troops then moved in and rapidly defeated Arab forces. -
Yom Kippur War
Determined to win their territory back Egypt and Syria launched the Yom Kipper War. This was a surprise attack against Israel in 1973. -
Camp David Accords
The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian president Anwar El Sadat and Israel prime minister Menachem Begin. Two framework agreements where signed at the White House, and were witnessed by United States president Jimmy Carter -
Intifada
Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation boiled over into a rebellion