Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Sykes-Picot Agreement

May 16, 1916

Britain and France agree to divide Arab-Ottoman lands

Balfour Declaration

Nov 2, 1917

Britain signs agreement with Zionist organizations that allows for Jewish immigration to Mandatory Palestine

Arab Revolt in Mandatory Palestine (1936-1939)

Apr 19, 1936

Arab nationalists rise up against British colonial rule and increased Jewish immigration. 10% of adult Arab male population killed, wounded, imprisoned, or exiled.

Civil War in Mandatory Palestine (1947-1948)

Nov 30, 1947

UN attempts to mediate conflict between militant Zionist groups and Arab forces, but plan fails to appease either side. Jewish forces gain the upper hand due to foreign support.

First Arab Israeli War (1948-1949)

May 15, 1948

Israel declares statehood on May 14th, 1948. 50% of land allocated by the UN to potential Arab state seized by Israel.

Founding of Fatah

Jan 1, 1958

Six-Day War

Jun 5, 1967

Israel seizes Gaza Strip, West Bank (including East Jerusalem), Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights. Arab armies are decimated. Fatah and the PLO become increasingly active against Israel.

Yom Kippur (October) War

Oct 6, 1973

First Intifada (1987-1993); Founding of Hamas

Dec 8, 1987

Palestinian Casualties:
1,087 killed by Israeli security forces
75 by Israeli civillians
1,000 alleged Israeli collaborators killed Israeli casualties:
100 civillians
60 security force members

Oslo Accords - Creation of Palestinian National Authority

Sep 13, 1993

First direct negotiations between the PLO and Israel. Attempt at realizing a two-state solution; however, Israeli settlers control much of the West Bank, greatly reducing the PNA's capabilities.

Second Intifada (Al Aqsa Intifada) (2000-2005)

Sep 28, 2000

Palestinian casualties:
3,179 - 3,354 deaths Israeli casualties:
644 - 773 civillian deaths
215 - 301 security forces deaths

Hamas seizes control of Gaza Strip from Fatah

Jun 10, 2007

First Gaza-Israeli War (2008-2009) (Operation Cast Lead)

Dec 27, 2008

Palestinian casualties:
approximately 1,400 deaths (at least 50% civillians) Israeli casualties:
6 soldier deaths
3 civillian deaths
518 wounded

Second Gaza-Israeli War (Operation Pillar of Defense)

Nov 14, 2012

Palestinian casualties:
approximately 50-60 militant deaths
approximately 87-105 civillian deaths Israeli casualties:
2 military deaths
20 military wounded

Third Gaza Israeli War (Operation Protective Edge)

Jul 8, 2014

Palestinian casualties:
2,189 (of which 1,486 are civillians and 513 are children) (UN OCHA) Israeli casualties:
66 military deaths, 469 military wounded
6 civillian deaths, 87 civillian wounded

A Third Intifada?

Oct 30, 2014