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Zionism
After the rise of anti-semitism, the founder of Zionism, Theodore Herzl, asks for a jewish country. -
The Balfour Declaration
Arthur Balfour, the British foreign minister asked for a home for the Jewish to be built. -
Great Britain
Great Britain was assigned power over the area they had been in after WWI by the League of Nations. -
UN Partition Plan
The UN voted for a partition leading to the creation of Isreal, solving the Zionist-Arab problem. -
Establisment of Isreal
The Jewsish state of Isreal was proclamed in Tel Aviv. -
Attack on Israel
Jordan, Egypt, Syria, lebanon, and Iraq invaded Isreal but were pushed back. -
The Suez Campaign
Isreal, France, and Great Britain went to war with Egypt because they closed the Suez canal to Isreal and Europe, made large military purchases from Russia, and they invaded Isreal. -
Formation of the PLO
Palestinians created the PLO when Yassir Arafat took control. This group became known for its attacks on Isreal. -
THe six day war
Egypt blockaded Isreal, not allowing British Troops to enter, and Egyptian troops entered the Sinai.Syrian troops also entered on the Golan Hights.Isreal began defending themselves agains Egypt and Jordan and Syria joined against them. -
End of the Six day war
Isreal won the war and also the Gaza Strip, the Sinai, the Golan Hights, and the West bank including East Jerusalem. -
Terrorism
Under the orders of Yasser Arafat, the PLO began acts of terrorism and attacked Ireal. -
The Munich Olympics
Iseali Olympians were taken hostage then killed by the Palestinian Group, Black September. -
The Yom Kippur War
On the Holiest day of the Jewis tradition, Isreal was attacked by Jordan, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq. While they were disadvantaged, they managed to push back the attacks, but the USA managed to convince Isreal to give back the terretories they had taken previously. -
The Camp David Accords
Isreal and Egypt signed the Camp David Accords and make a peace treaty thanks to the help of the U.S. -
Sadat Assassinated
Sadat was killed by Egyptians who opposed the peace treaty between them and Isreal. -
Jordan-Isrealei Peace
Both Prime Ministers signed a peace treaty at the White House, ending the 46 years of war. -
Arafat Dies
Yasser Arafat passes away in a military hospital located in France. He wished to be burried in his headquarters with soil from Jerusalem. -
new president
A new palestinian president is chosen and the U.S has cut off aid to them since they do not want Isreal to exsist.
