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First Palestinian intifada begins
This occurred when an Israeli vehicle struck two vans carrying Palestinian workers, killing four of them, an event that was perceived by Palestinians as an act of revenge for the death by stabbing of an Israeli in Gaza a few days earlier. -
Yasser Arafat agrees to consider on Palestinian claims
PLO under Yasser Arafat agrees to consider a solution focused on Palestinian claims to the West Bank and Gaza, not all of historic Palestine; Jordan gives up its claims to the West Bank to the PLO -
After the Gulf War the US helps start Arab-Israeli
Following the Gulf War, the United States helps start Arab-Israeli (including Israeli-Palestinian) peace talks at the Madrid Conference -
Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles
Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles (Oslo Accord) signed in Washington, DC -
Arab-Israeli War
Arab-Israeli War: Israel captures West Bank (including East Jerusalem) from Jordan, Golan Heights from Syria, and Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula from Egypt -
Camp David summit fails
Camp David summit fails to reach Israel-PLO final- status agreement
Second Palestinian intifada begins
President Bill Clinton issues parameters for bridging gaps in Israel-PLO final-status positions -
Saudi Arabia proposes
Saudi Arabia proposes Arab Peace Initiative, setting conditions for Arab-Israeli peace related to territory, Palestinian statehood, Jerusalem, and Palestinian refugees; Arab League adopts it
President George W. Bush makes a two-state solution official U.S. policy in connection with efforts to end Israeli-Palestinian violence and promote PA reform efforts through Roadmap for Peace -
Hamas wins
Hamas wins PA legislative elections held in West Bank and Gaza, and forms PA cabinet; U.S. support for PA limited to President Mahmoud Abbas -
Hamas gains control of Gaza Strip
After armed clash with PA/Fatah forces, Hamas gains control of Gaza Strip; Abbas appoints new PA cabinet for West Bank -
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Bush Administration facilitates
Bush Administration facilitates the Annapolis talks between Israel and the PLO; no agreement reached
