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Israeli Palestinian Conflicts
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Balfour Declaration
This meant to the Jews and Arabs that they had a national home in Palestine. -
Arab Revolt Began
Haj Amin Al-Husseini led an Arab revolt. Over 5,000 Arabs were killed (most were British).Husseni fled to Iraq. -
Arab Revolt Ended
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Israel War of Independence
Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia declared war on Iraq -
Armistice
Israel and Arab states agreed to armistice. About 50% more territory was gained by by Israel because of the UN Partition Plan. -
Suez Campaign
Israel had border raids, Israeli shipping was cut off, and bearing new arms was prevented. The Sinai penninsula was invaded by Israel. -
PLO Founded
The Palestine Liberation Organization was formed to Israel. Liqidiation of Israel was called for. -
Strait of Tiran Closed
The president of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser, close trade to Israel in the Strait of Tiran.. The USA failed in negotiating to reopen trade. -
Six Day War Begins
Egyptian air force was destroyed by Israel from the ground and took Sinai and Gaza. The West Bank from Jordan was conquered as well as Golan Heights from Syria. The UN called for Israel to withdraw. -
Six Day War Ends
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Yom Kippur War
Egypt retook the Suez Canal and a small area of land. Israel pushed back the Syrians. The Egyptian Third Army was cut off. -
Peace Treaty
Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty. -
Iraqi Osiirak nuclear reactor destroyed
Iraqi Osirak nuclear reactor was destroyed in a raid by Israel. -
Egyptian President Assassinated
Anwar dadat was assassinated during a victory parade. -
Israel Invades Lebanon
Israel invaded Lebanon to fight PLO. -
Oslo Declaration of Principles
Israel and PLO become neutral. -
Oslo Interim Agreement
Palestinian Authority was established. -
Israeli Prime Minister Assassinated
YItzhak Rabin was assassinated by Yigal Amir. Shimon Peres replaced Rabin. -
New Prime Minister in Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu became the Prime Minister of Israel. -
AL-Aksa Tunnel Riots
A rumor that a tunnel to the Israeli government tourist attraction was opened. The foundation of the AL-Aqsa mosque was endangered. The rioting lasted for days. -
Israel and Palestinian reach and agreement
An agreement on redeployment was reaced in Hebron. -
Wye River Plantation makes an Agreement
Israel's redeployment issue met an agreement and political prisoners were released. Palestinian violation corrections were made. -
Israel elects new Prime Minister
EHud Barak promised rapid progress towards peace and won the Prime Minister election in a landslide.