Creation of the state of Israel

Israel's First National Election takes place

Jan 25, 1949

David Ben-Gurion was elected Prime Minister.

Law of Return

Jul 5, 1950

The Law of Return was enacted by the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, on July 5, 1950. The Law declares the right of Jews to come to Israel: "Every Jew has the right to come to this country as an oleh."

Creation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)

Jun 2, 1964

The P.L.O. is a broad national front or an umbrella organization comprised of numberous organizaions of the resistance movement. The P.L.O. has been the embodiement of the Palestine National Movement.

United Nations Resolution 242

Nov 22, 1967

The U.N. security council adopted Resolution 242 in 1967 following the 6 day war. The Resolution was to become the foundation for future peace negotiations. Resolution 242 calls for a negotiated solution based on "secure and recognized boundries".

Yasir Arafat becomes P.L.O. Chairman

Feb 4, 1969

Yom Kippur War

Oct 6, 1973

Egyptian and Syrian forces launched a coordinated attach against Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Camp David Accords

Sep 17, 1978

Agreements between Israel and Egypt that lead in the following year to a peace treaty between these two countries, the first such treaty between Israel and of its Arab neighbors.

Egyt-Israel Peace Treaty Signed

Mar 26, 1979

After confronting each other for nearly 31 years as hostile neighbors, Egypt and Israel signed a formal treaty at the White house today to establish peace and "normal and friendly relations."

1st Intifada

Dec 9, 1987

A grassroots uprising against Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerulalem. Intifada is an arabic word for "Civil Uprising" that literally means "Shaking Off".

Israel-Palestinian Declaration of Principals Announced

Sep 13, 1993

The aim of this Declaration is attempt to put an end to decades of confrontation and conflict, recognize their mutual ligitimate and political rights and strive to live in peacful coexsistance.

Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty

Oct 26, 1994

The Treaty guaranteed Jordan the restoration of its occupied land (Approximately 380 square kilometers) as well as an equitable share of water from the Yarmouk and Jordan rivers.