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British withdraw from Palestine
The British withdraw from Palestine and the Jewish proclaim the state of Isreal. -
Egypt takes control of Suez Canal.
Egypt takes control of Suez Canal. This creates economic and trade problems for some regions. -
Israel launches attack on Egypt's Sinai peninsula
Israel launches attack on Egypt's Sinai peninsula. The Isrealites advance towards the canal. -
Arab Isreali war begins.
The Arab-Israeli War of 1967 begins as Israel launches an air attack on Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. -
UN adopts resolution 242
UN creates resolution 242 to start peace negotiations.