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– Balfour Declaration: British government supports the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine.
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The Israel-Palestine conflict is a century-long territorial and political dispute between Jewish and Arab populations in the region historically known as Palestine. The conflict emerged in the early 20th century, After World War II and the Holocaust, international support -
The United Nations proposes the division of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, which leads to tensions.
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Israel declares independence, sparking the first Arab-Israeli war.
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Arab nations invade the newly declared state of Israel; Israel expands its territory.
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Israel, alongside the UK and France, invades Egypt in response to the nationalization of the Suez Canal.
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Israel defeats Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, capturing the Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights.
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Jordan expels the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), increasing its influence in Lebanon.
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Egypt and Syria launch a surprise attack on Israel; ceasefire negotiated after intense fighting.
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Israel invades southern Lebanon in response to PLO attacks, beginning an extended military presence.
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Israel invades Lebanon to expel the PLO, leading to the Sabra and Shatila massacre.
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After winning Palestinian elections in 2006, Hamas forcibly takes control of the Gaza Strip, isolating it from the West Bank.
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Israel launches a military offensive against Hamas in Gaza following rocket attacks.
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Another intense conflict erupts between Israel and Hamas, with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Israel normalizes relations with several Arab countries (UAE, Bahrain), altering the dynamics of the region.
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Israel responds to large-scale Hamas attacks with intense airstrikes, leading to a significant humanitarian