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Nov 26, 614
Classical Period
Persians conquer Judea and Jerusalem -
Nov 26, 622
Classical Period
Hijra of Muhammad. Islam is founded -
Zionism
Nationalism of Jews and Jewish culture that supports a Jewish nation state in territory defined as the Land of Israel. Founded by Theodor Herzl -
Balfour Declaration
A letter that stated that Great Britain supported Jews in having their own country in order for them to escape antisemitism. -
Royal Commission Recommendation
Propose changes for the British Mandate for Palestine -
UN Partition
Plan for the future government of Palestine. Would lead to the creation of independent Arab and Jewish states and the Special Internal Regime for the City of Jerusalem. -
Six-Day War
Fighting between Israel and other neighboring countries. UN Resolution 242 called for Israeli withdrawal and establishment of peace. -
Yom Kippour War
Fighting between Israel and neighboring countries. -
Camp David Peace Accords
Peace treaty between Egypt and Israel -
Oslo Peace Accords
Attempt to resolve the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict -
Palestinian Elections
Polls opened in Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Jerusalem allowing Palestinians to vote for the first time -
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Founded with the aim of destroying Israel. Regarded as a terrorist organization until 1991. -
Palestinian Holocaust
Palestinian activists claim to be suffering a holocaust at the hands of Israel -
Arab-Israeli War
Fought between State of Israel and a military coalition of Arab states and Palestinian Arab forces -
Classical Period
Jerusalem is reconquered -
Classical Period
Arab conquest of Jerusalem