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Israel declares its independence
Israel declares its independence from Great Britain and becomes the State of Israel. Both the USSR and the United States recognize this declaration but Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon do not. Picture accessed from http://newvoices.org/2013/04/15/perspectives-on-israeli-independence-celebrate-commemorate-or-mourn/ -
Arab Israeli War
The day after Israel declares independence, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and the Palestine-Arabs go to war. Israel wins the war and expands its borders beyond what it originally declared. As a result of the war the Gaza Strip is occupied by Egypt and the West Bank is occupied by Trans Jordan. Picture accessed from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Arab%E2%80%93Israeli_War -
Israel is admitted into the United Nations
Israel first applied to the United Nations in late 1948 and was turned down. After the armistice agreements were signed between Israel and Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, the Security Council indicated that Israel was a peace-loving nation and could become a member. Picture accessed from http://news.fiu.edu/tag/israel -
Sinai Campaign
Egypt decided to nationalize the Suez Canal so Israel, joined by Great Britain and France, declared war. At the end of the war, Israel occupied the Suez Canal but the United States and the U.S.S.R forced them to leave the area. Israel was successful in re-opening the Straits of Tiran, a vital shipping lane to the country. Tensions and animosity between Israel and Arab Nations greatly increased after this war. Picture accessed from http://efisherhistory12.weebly.com/the-suez-crisis-1956.html -
Six Day War
Israel went to war against Egypt, Jordan and Syria as a result of Egypt mobilizing troops in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel launched airstrikes against Egyptian airfields and quickly became the victor. As a result Israel gained control of the Gaza Strip, the Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights and the West Bank. This war left Israel looking strong militarily to the rest of the world. Picture accessed from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War -
Black September
King Hussein of Jordan kills thousands of Palestinians living in Jordan after the P.L.O. tries to take over the country. Calling it a “state within a state”, Hussein wants the Palestinians to leave. The Palestinians are defeated and thousands of them are deported to Lebanon. Picture accessed from https://birdinflight.com/world/black-september-how-palestinian-terrorism-was-born.html -
Yom Kippur War
War began October 6th 1973 when the Egyptian and Syrian forces attacked Israel on Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is a holy day for the Jewish and the attackers knew that the soldiers would be observing the holiday so they decided it was the best time to strike. Israel won the war but the Israeli’s felt that the government was unprepared. -
Israel-Egypt Peace treaty
Israel’s prime minister, Begin, and Egypt’s President, Sadat, signed a peace treaty at the white house in March of ’79. This treaty led to both of them sharing the Nobel Peace Prize. This treaty brought a lot of controversy for the Arabs the president of Egypt ended up being assassinated years later. -
Jerusalem Declared Capital of Israel
July 1980 the Jerusalem Law was passed. This law stated that Jerusalem was the capital of Israel. That is where all their ruling government resides. -
Israel-Lebanon War
Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982 as an attempt to destroy the guerrilla movement. This lasted 3 years and was highly destructive and costly. Israel withdrew from most of Lebanon with the exception of the “security Zone”. -
First Palestinian Intifada
Dec. 9th 1987 a mass riot broke out starting the first Palestinian Intifada. The Palestinian Liberation organization (P.L.O) were said to be the masterminds for much of the violence. This lasted until 1992 and claimed thousands of lives. -
Israel- P.L.O Peace Accord
Sept 1993 the Israeli Foreign Minister, Peres, and P.L.O Chairman, Arafat negotiated a peace agreement. This agreement led to the signing of the Declaration of Principles by both parties. After this signing three stages of agreements commenced between Israel and P.L.O.
