Historical Fight Between Israel, Líbano and Palestine

By hanna.24

  • Arab-Israeli War

    Arab-Israeli War
    Following the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, neighboring Arab countries, including Lebanon, launched an attack, leading to the first Arab-Israeli war.

  • Armistice Agreements

    Armistice Agreements
    Israel and its Arab neighbors, including Lebanon, signed armistice agreements that ended the 1948 war but left many territorial and political issues unresolved

  • Formation of the PLO

    Formation of the PLO
    The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was founded with the goal of establishing a Palestinian state. It became a major player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  • Six-Day War

    Six-Day War
    Israel fought against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, seizing the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights. This war increased tensions in the region, including with Lebanon and Palestine.

  • Black September

    Black September
    Jordan expelled the PLO from its territory after violent clashes, leading the PLO to relocate its base of operations to Lebanon.

  • Lebanese Civil War

    Lebanese Civil War
    The Lebanese Civil War began, during which various factions, including Palestinian militants based in Lebanon, were involved, with Israel supporting certain factions.

  • Operation Litani

    Operation Litani
    Israel launched a military operation in southern Lebanon to push PLO forces away from its northern border. This led to the establishment of a UN buffer zone.

  • First Lebanon War

    First Lebanon War
    Israel invaded Lebanon to expel the PLO, leading to the Siege of Beirut and the eventual withdrawal of PLO forces from Lebanon.

  • Sabra and Shatila Massacre

    Sabra and Shatila Massacre
    After the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Christian Phalangist militias allied with Israel massacred Palestinian civilians in refugee camps in Beirut.

  • Israeli Occupation of Southern Lebanon

    Israeli Occupation of Southern Lebanon
    Israel maintained a military presence in southern Lebanon to create a buffer zone against Hezbollah, a militant group that formed in response to Israel’s presence.

  • First Intifada

    First Intifada
    A Palestinian uprising against Israeli rule in the West Bank and Gaza led to increased violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.

  • Oslo Accords

    Oslo Accords
    Israel and the PLO signed peace agreements that aimed to create a framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, though tensions persisted.

  • Second Intifada

    Second Intifada
    Another major Palestinian uprising broke out, leading to widespread violence and heightened tensions between Israel and both Palestinian territories and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

  • Lebanon War

    Lebanon War
    After Hezbollah captured two Israeli soldiers, Israel launched a major military campaign in Lebanon, leading to heavy casualties and widespread destruction in Lebanon.

  • Gaza Wars

    Gaza Wars
    2008, 2012, 2014, 2021. Repeated conflicts between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza have contributed to ongoing instability in the region, impacting relations with Lebanon as well.