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United Nations Partition plan
The government made recommendations to recognize Palestine as its own state. But the Arabs rejected it and led to war. -
First Arab Israeli war begins
Five nations invaded territory in Palestinian, right after the announcement of the state of Israel. Other countries sent armies to help out Israel. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
Israel declares its independence
David Ben-Gurion red the Declaration of Independence and confirmed the Jewish state in Israel be called Medinat Israel. It would be a state that would be based on liberty, justice and peace. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
PLO formed
The PLO was established in Jerusalem, it was founded because of the increasing friction between the Arab states. It was a political action trying to liberate Palestine and return the 700,000 Palestinians that have been made refugees. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
PLO is expelled from Jordan and moves to Lebanon
The 15,000 PLO leaders and fighters move to Lebanon, from Jordan to join the 200,000 Palestinian refugees. The PLO forms bases and shelters to organize the refugees in the camps. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
A plan rejects the creation to make Palestine a state
A plan was created to make Israel to give up occupied Palestine territories for peace, while the city of Jerusalem would be undivided. The plan left out the fact of making Palestine a state. It was later rejected and set aside. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
Israel and Lebanon agree on peace.
Both countries signed an agreement to eliminate all war and conflict between them. Israel withdraw its forces 45km away from the boarder and the area was know as a security zone. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
Hamas commits its first bombing attack
A member of the Hamas organization, named Tamam Naulbsi, blew up his car beside an Israeli bus. Two people were killed and five were wounded. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
Ariel Sharon is Elected as prime Minister of Israel
In a special election, Ariel Sharon elected to be prime minister, beating Ehud Barack. He offered some form of peace between the two countries. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004 -
Violence starts after conflicts In Jerusalem
Israel police blocked of the Damascus Gate, a place where many Arabs gather during Ramadan, creating protests. Tension was increased and many violent clashes with police formed. A police raid occurred at al-Aqsa Mosque, a holy site for Muslims. https://israelipalestinian.procon.org/historical-timeline-1900-present/#2001-2004