Six Day War

Establishment of the State of Israel

May 14, 1948

After WWII, the Jewish were given back Israel and it became a country again. This is when Egypt, Jordan, and Syria first became angry with them. They had the land prior to this.

Arab-Israeli War

May 15, 1948

This was a war of independence for the Israelis from the Palestinians. They were able to keep Jerusalem.

Suez Canal Nationalized

Jul 26, 1956

Egyptian President Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal.

Suez Crisis

Oct 20, 1956

Israeli, British, and France teamed together to fight against Egypt in order to obtain control of the Suez Canal. This fight was one of the many reasons that Israel and Egypt did not get along which ultimately led to the six day war.

Israel attacked Syria

Apr 7, 1967

Israel attacked Syria's weapons (artilleries). They shot six of their fighter planes. Israeli planes were flying low. This caused Syria and Egypt to team up against Israel.

Jordan & Egypt sign pact.

May 30, 1967

Jordan and Egypt sign mutual defense pact. Jordan and Egypt were prepared to plan an attack against Israel in order to get the Palestinian land back.

Israel starts air attacks

Jun 5, 1967

Israel starts air attacks on Egypt in the morning. Later in the day, they start air attacks on Syria and Jordan. Syria, Jordan, and Iraq start to fire back.

Syria strengthens their attacks

Jun 6, 1967

Syria strengthened their attacks and launched an artillery strike against Israeli civilian communities. They also sent two groups of soldiers across the border to attack Kibbutz Tel Dan. (land in Israel)

Cease Fire

Jun 7, 1967

The United Nations suggested a cease fire. Egypt refused to back down. Israel contacts Jordan to cease fighting. Jordan does not respond. Israel and Syria continue to fight on the borders.

Accepts the Cease Fire

Jun 8, 1967

Egypt accepts a cease-fire and Herbon falls on the Israeli Army. Also the fighting continues on the border of Golan. All egyptian forces were conquered, and Israel now controlled the Gaza Strip and the Sinai ro Suez Canal.

Golan Heights

Jun 9, 1967

There was an attack that was ordered on the Golan Heights.

Last Day of Fighting

Jun 10, 1967

Sixth day of fighting. Israel gains controls of the Golan Heights.

Khartoum Resolutions

Sep 1, 1967

Eight Arab head of states made a resolution. They created a fund to assist Egypt and Jordan's economics. They didn't want peace with Israel and made no progress towards peace.

Resolution 242

Nov 22, 1967

United Nations creates a peace treaty.

Israel left the Gaza Strip

Apr 8, 2005

The Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement was still in the process of being made, as well as an agreement with Syria to return the Golan Heights.