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Division of Regions
The United Nations divided the region into an Arab and a Jewish state. -
War of Independence
Israel's War of Independence -
Immigration
Mass immigration from Europe and Arab countries. -
Israel Declares Independence
Israel Declares their Independence -
Surrounding Countries Invade Israel
Within hours of Israel's declaration of independence, the surrounding countries launch an invasion of Israel. -
Establishment of Israel
The nation of Israel is established -
Israel is admitted to the United Nations
Israel admitted to United Nations as 59th member. -
Israel Captures Jerusalem
During the Six-Day War of 1967, Israel takes control of Jerusalem and other ancient Jewish territories. -
Six Day War
Jerusalem reunited -
Yom Kippur War
surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria. -
Peace Treaty
Peace Treaty between Irael and Egypt is signed -
Operation Peace for Galilee
Operation Peace for Galilee removes Palestine Liberation Organization from Lebanon. -
Free Trade Assignment
Free Trade Agreement signed with United States. -
Mass Imigration
Start of mass immigration of Jews from former Soviet Union. -
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Desert Storm/Gulf War; Iraqi missiles fall on Israel as US pushes Iraqi forces out of Kuwait; Palestinians support Saddam Hussein.