Six Day War

Many Isrealis killed

Jan 1, 1955

278 Israelis killed in Palestinian fedayeen attacks which was an event that lead to the Six Day War

National Water Carrier Project

Nov 18, 1959

Israel begins work on the National Water Carrier Project which lead to many disagreements that lead up to the the Six Day War.

Syria Steps Up

Apr 7, 1967

Syria steps up its shelling, increasing attacks on border villages leading to an air fight between the Syrians and the Israeli Air Force after the Six Day War

Attack

Jun 5, 1967

Israeli air attacks against Egypt begin in the morning.
Israel then later begins air strikes in Jordan and targets Syria air force bases.

Strengthening the Boarder

Jun 6, 1967

Syrian forces strengthen the border with Israel and begin artillery fire. Then Israel takes Gaza, Ras el Naqeb and Jebel Libni from Egypt. After the artillery fire, Jordanian forces are ordered to retreat from West Bank.

Cease-fire Initiative

Jun 7, 1967

U.N. Security Council presents a cease-fire initiative. Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser turns it down. Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eskol proposes to Jordan's King Hussein that a cease-fire and peace talks begin. Hussein doesn't respond. Meanwhile, Fighting between Syria and Israel continues on the border of Golan.

Egypt accepts

Jun 8, 1967

Egypt accepts a cease-fire. Hebron falls to the Israeli army, and fighting continues on the border of Golan.

Attack on Golan Heights

Jun 9, 1967

An attack on Golan Heights is ordered.

War ends

Jun 10, 1967

Israel takes Kuneitra and Mas'ada. Cease-fire with Syria is agreed upon. War ends, with Israel claiming the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Golan Heights and Sinai Peninsula to the Suez Canal.

The Three No's

Sep 1, 1967

Eight Arabs of the state attended an Arab League summit in Khartoum, Sudan, passing the "Khartoum Resolutions," also known as "The Three No's" •No to peace with Israel.
•No to recognition of Israel
•No to negotiations with Israel