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Six-Day War
Israel took controlo of the Golan heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip,West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Israel gainee control of land in the West Bank and Gaza with a large Palestinian population. -
Yom Kippur War
The war takes its place from the Jewish holy day when the attack began. Arab troops made gains in the war. -
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. -
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. -
Second Intifada
Palestinian youths were joined by Palestinian security forces with guns. Hamas sent suicide bombers into Israel to attack civilians.