Conflict in the Middle East

Jews fleeing to Palestine

Dec 11, 1931

Because of hate from Hitler's supporters, Jews fled to Palestine. Jewish immigration reached its peak in 1935 but it contuined from 1931-1939

UN itervenes

Dec 11, 1947

In 1947 Britain asked the UN to solve the problem. The UN divides Palestine in two; One for jews and one for Arabs.

Israel as an independent state

Dec 11, 1948

In 1948, Jewish leaders declared Israel an independent state. Palestine did not like this.

First Arab–Israeli War

Dec 11, 1948

The first Arab–Israeli War was fought in 1948. Israel won this war.

Second Palestine-Israel war

Dec 11, 1948

The second Palestine-Israel war was also fought in 1948. Israel won again.

Palestine Refugees and PLO

Dec 11, 1964

About 70,00 Palestinian Arabs had to leave their home. The Palestine Liberation Organization was formed in 1964

Third Arab–Israeli War

Dec 11, 1967

The third Arab–Israeli War was fought in 1967. Israel won this one.

Fourth Palestine-Israel War

Dec 11, 1973

The fourth Palestine-Israel War was fought in 1973. Israel won again.

Attempts At Peace

Dec 11, 1979

In 1979, Egypt became the 1st Arab country to make peace. Leaders discussed the palestinians wish for their own state.

Rebellion

Dec 11, 1989

There was peace. It was fragile, but it was there. Until in 1989, Palestinian Arabs rebelled in the territories controlled by Israel.

Persian Gulf War-Operation Desert Storm

Dec 11, 1990

Iraq's leader Saddam Hussein wanted Kuwait's oil supply. In August Iraq invaded Kuwait. Because of this war the UN stopped trade with Iraq until they got rid of nuclear weapons. This war lasted from 1990-1991.

Afghanistan War-The War on Terror

Dec 11, 2001

The cause of this war was to capture Al-Qaeda because of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Because of this war the Taliban was defeated. This war took place in 2001-2014.

Saddam Hussein

Dec 29, 2006

During the Iraq war the U.S.A looked for Saddam Hussein. He was the reason for the Persian Gulf War. Hussein was captured, tried, and sentenced to death on December 29th, 2006

Iraq War-Operation Iraqi Freedom

Dec 11, 2008

The cause of this war was in fear of Iraq's nuclear weapons and Iraq aiding groups like Al-Qaeda . Because of this war a democratic government was established in Iraq. This war lasted from 2008-Present.

Osama Bin Laden

May 2, 2011

During the Afghanistan War the U.S.A looked for Osama Bin Laden. It took 10 years to find him.He was killed on May 2, 2011

Peace

Dec 11, 2016

In 1993, Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization signed an agreement. Finally some real peace.