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1948 War
Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Israel.
Outcome:Israel gained land. Egypt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. "Israeli War of Independence: Background & Overview." Background & Overview. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.” -
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Major Events in Arab-Israeli Relations
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Settlement Construction Begins
Description:
The Israeli government apporved the building of settlements in the Sinai, Gaza and the West Ban.
Outcome:
The future of the settlements is one of the issues that the Israeli and Palestinian Authority must negotiate as part of a comprehensive peace agreement. "United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian Territory." United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian Territory. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Ma -
Six Day War or the 1967 War
Description:
Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria & Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a preemptive strike.
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Israel capturned the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Terrorism became more common. "Israel's Wars & Operations: The Six-Day War." The Six-Day War. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015 -
Attrition Battles
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During the 1967 war, Israel gained land from Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Arab nations met in Khartoum, Sudan in 1967, and declared their unwillingness to make peace.
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Carried out airplane hijackings and terrorist attacks outside of Israel. The Jordinian army attacked PLO forces in what became known as "Black September" "Israel and Its Neighbors: Decades of War." CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. Ended on August 7, 1970 (ceasefire) -
The October War or Yom Kippur War
Description:
Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur. The U.S. convinced Israel to withdraw from the terrorists it had entered.
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Israel retained the terrorists captured in 1967, but did not keep additional land. "Yom Kippur War Revelations Underline Gravity of Iran Dilemma Facing Israel Today." The Times of Israel. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement
Description:
Egypt entered a peace treaty with Israel. This agreement became a model for Israel's "Land for Peace" policy.
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Egypt became the first Arab country to recognize Israel and to enter into a peace treaty with it. "The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The 1982 Lebanon War
Description:
PLO units in Southern Lebanon increasingly attacked communities in northern Israel. Israel troops advanced until Beirut and succeeded in expelling PLO leadership from Lebanon and Tunisia.
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Drew Israel into the increasingly complicated Lebanese Civil War. "The Lebanon War (1982)." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The First Intifada
Description:
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank engaged in an uprising against Israeli control of these terrorists. Palestinians attacked Israelis with improved weapons and firearms supplied by PLO.
Outcome:
Approximately equal number of Palestinians were killed in Palestinian in-fighting. "Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History." Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The Oslo Accords
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Creation of the Palestinian Authority. It also called on Israel to gradually withdraw its military presence from the Gaza Strip and a small area around Jericho.
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It left Israel the right to defend itself and its citizens. PLO renounced violence and expressed acceptance of peaceful coexistence with Israel. Jones, Steve. "The Oslo Accords: Background and Derailment." N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
Description:
The U.S. led a diplomatic process to help Jordan and Israel achieve peace.
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Trade, business relations, tourism, cultural exchanges and scientific cooperation between 2 nationshave increased, but at a slower pace than hoped for initially. "Lemuel Melamed's Page." Lemuel Melamed's Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The Camp David Summit
Description:
Bill Clinton brought Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat to Camp David in July 2000.
Outcome:
2 states living side by side in peace, was not achieved and further conflict ensued. "Bill Clinton Reflects on 2000 Camp David Summit - Israel-Palestina Info ~ Actueel." IsraelPalestina Info Actueel. N.p., 15 Feb. 2012. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Second Intifada
Description:
Israeli general Ariel Sharon visited the Jewish Temple mount. Widespread frustration at lack of progress in the peace process.
Outcome:
Failed peace process has been prolonged condition of misery for both peoples. "Second Intifada, 2000." Teachwar. N.p., 24 June 2013. Web. 06 May 2015. -
Arab Peace Initiative is Proposed
Description:
During the Beirut Summit of the Arab League, crown prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia proposed a peace initiative that was endorsed by all members of the Arab League.
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Israeli leaders met with the representatives of the Arab League to discuss the proposal. This was the first time that the Arab League sent an official delegation to Israel. "Arab Peace Initiative Puts Pressure on PM Netanyahu." Arab Peace Initiative Puts Pressure on PM Netanyahu. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
Israel begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
Description:
Israel decidedto build a security barrier that would separate its citizens from terrorist groups in West Bank.
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Other people argue that the barrier is temporary and can be removed in the context of true peace. "Israel Green Lights Completion of West Bank Wall - World Tribune." World Tribune. N.p., 16 July 2012. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
Description:
A plan for peace that was proposed in 2003 by the "Quartet": U.S., Russia, European Union and the U.N.
Outcome:
There has yet to be significant progress as a result of the roadmap or Annapolis Conference. "Ken Raggio Teaches The Swelling of the Jordan." Ken Raggio Teaches The Swelling of the Jordan. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved ahead with the policy of "Disengagement."
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Israel decided to remove itself from this territory so that the Palestinian living there could govern themselves. "Public Opinion." : Disengaging from Gaza? N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
Hamas is Elected
Description:
Palestinians elected majority of Hamas members to the palestinian Authority legislature over PLO.
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Many western nations imposed sanctions and suspected aid to the Palestinian Authority. "Hamas Election Victory: A Vote for Clarity." The Electronic Intifada. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Battle of Gaza
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Hamas militants attacked Fatah members throughout Gaza.
Outcome:
Palestinian Authority were lifted after the Hamas government was dissolved. "Spartacus Educational." Spartacus Educational. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Description:
Hezbollah is a radical Islamist organization commited to destroying Israel.
Outcome:
Hostilities officially ended the U.N. Cease Fire Resolution passed on August 11. 2006. "July War: 2006 War in Lebanon /with Filmmaker Brandon Jourdan : Indybay." July War: 2006 War in Lebanon /with Filmmaker Brandon Jourdan : Indybay. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Gaza War
Description:
Israel attacked Hamas targets in Gaza in an attempt to stop rocket arttacks.
Outcome:
Hundreds of militants were killed. Many civilian casualities. Gaza's buildings and economy were destroyed. "Bloodiest Day Yet in Gaza War Leaves 128 Palestinians Dead | The Japan Times." Japan Times RSS. N.p., 29 July 2014. Web. 06 May 2015. -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
Description:
Hamas seized control from the Palestinian Authority. Israel and Egypt began blockade of Gaza.
Outcome:
Led to severe deterioration in the relationship between Israel and Turkey. By, Ben Wedeman in Cairo, Egypt; Ivan Watson in Istanbul, Turkey; Charley Keyes in Washington;, Niki Cook in Paris, and France. CNN. Cable News Network, 31 May 2010. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Arab Spring
Description:
No Arab state had a democratic government. Arab states began to protest against autocratic and opressive government.
Outcome:
On-going changes in Arab nations and peace process is not yet clear. "What Did We Expect from the Arab Spring?" The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, n.d. Web. 06 May 2015.
