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1948 War
Israel declared independance. Eygpt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq attacked Israel. Israel gained land. Eygpt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The war ended March 1949. "Yom Ha'zikaron." JCC of Dallas. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Six Day War
Eygpt blockaded Israel. Eygpt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatning statements. Israel launched a preemptive strike. Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of the Sinai Peninsula from Eygpt.Terrorism became more common. The war ended on June 10th 1967. "The Six Day War." N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Settlement Construction Begins
The Israel government approved the building at the settlements in Gaza and West Bank. Security prevented attacks. Some say the settlements were built on land needed on for a future Palestinian state and they made travel more difficult. Settlement construction is still going on today. Koplow, Michael. "Why Is Israel On a Settlement-Construction Spree?" The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 19 Dec. 2012. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Attrition Battles
Israel gained land from Eygpt, Syria, and Jordan. Israel offered to make peace in order for their land back. Jordan succeeded in evicting the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) from the country in 1971. The PLO moved its base opperation to Lebannon. The attrition batlles ended in August of 1970. "War of Attrition." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Apr. 2015. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Yom Kippur War
Eygpt and Syria attacked Israel. The U.S. convincved Israel to withdrawl from the territores it had entered. Israel kept the territories captured but did keep additional land. The war ended October 26. Ginsburg, Mitch. "Yom Kippur War Revelations Underline Gravity of Iran Dilemma Facing Israel Today." The Times of Israel. N.p., 21 Sept. 2012. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement
Egypt is the first country to recognize Israel and enter into a peace treaty with it. War with Israel was harming to the economy and well being of people. Israel returned all sSrians that were captured in the war. Removed jews from home established there.
"On This Day: Sadat and Begin Sign Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty." On This Day: Sadat and Begin Sign Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty. N.p., 26 Mar. 2011. Web. 08 May 2015.
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The 1982 Lebanon War
PLO untis in Lebanon attacked the commander in Israel. Israel launched an attack on PLO military in Lebanon. This renewed terrorist attacks from southern Lebanon which led to the second Lebanon war in 2008.The Lebanon war ended in September.
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The First Intifada
Palestinians in the West Bank enageed in an uprising against israeli control of those territories. The Israeli army wasn't prepared for the attacks. Many lives both Palestinian and Israeli were lost. The first intifada ended in 1993. "Israel: IDF Has Removed 145 Roadblocks." News That Matters. N.p., 05 June 2009. Web. 09 May 2015. -
The Oslo Accords
Set of Agreements created when Israel and the PLO signed The Declaration of Principles. Left Israel the riht to defend itself and citizens but it also said Israel could give up a piece of its land for peace and security. Ended te 13th of September 1993. Jones, Steve. "The Oslo Accords: Background and Derailment." N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2015. -
Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
U.S. helped Jordan and Israel achieve peace in 1994. Jordan became the second Arab country to recognize Israel. Trade, business, cultural exchanges, and scientific cooporation between the two increased. Amman, Smadar. "Memories of Peace: A Return to Jordan." Ynet. N.p., 21 Oct. 2014. Web. 09 May 2015. -
The Camp David Summit
Bill Clinton brought the Israeli prime minister and palestinian president to negotiate the final agreement. The goal of the summit was two states standing side by side in peace which was not achieved after further conference. Au, Ceri. "Sixteen Years of Israeli-Palestinian Summits." Time. Time Inc., 23 July 2007. Web. 10 May 2015. -
The Second Intifada Picture
"Second Intifada, 2000." Teachwar. N.p., 24 June 2013. Web. 09 May 2015. -
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The Second Intifada
Israel general visited Jewish temples which were revered by Jews. This temple was very important to Muslisms as well. There was a lack of the peace process and Palestinians did not like the Israeli General's visit so they began to riot. This caused bloodshed and suffering for both the Israelis and Palestinians. -
Arab Peace Initiative Proposal
The prince of Saudi Arabia propsed a peace intiative that offered Usrael peace in return for Israel withdrawal, recognition of and independent Palestine, and a solution for Palestinian refugees. Israel accepted the proposal but did not follow all demands.
"Peace Ad Banned Over Israeli Flag." IsraCast:. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2015. -
Construction of West Bank Barrier Picture
"The West Bank Wall: What Life Is Like For Palestinians And Israelis Divided By The Barrier." International Business Times. N.p., 18 May 2013. Web. 09 May 2015. -
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Contruction of West Bank Barrier
Israel decided to build a security barrier to seperate themselves from terrorists in West Bank. This reduced the amonunt of suicide bombings, however it divided some Palestinians from their land. Some want the barrier to be removed and others want to keep it for the sake of safety. -
Roadmap for Peace Proposal
Roadmap was a plan for peace proposed by the "Quartet," the United States, Russia, the European Union, and the United Nations. The goal of it was to gain an independent Palestinian state and a secure Israel. The proposal was divided into three phases but never made it passed the first phase. Progress of the proposal stopped after the election of Hamas. After Palestinian president dissolved the Hamas
government, the Roadmap was in effect once again.
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Israel Disengagement from Gaza
Prime Minister Ariel went foward with the policy of "Disengagement." It was the physical separation of Israel from Palestinian territories. Ariel wanted Israel to withdraw from the Gaza Strip but Israeli citizens did not want to leave. Ultimately, Israel left the Palestinian terrioty. This caused the amount of terrorism to increase dramatically.
"Israeli Disengagement from Gaza." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015. -
Election of Hamas
Palestinians elected a majority of Hamas to the Palestinian Authority's legislature. Many believed Hamas won the election because the many Palestinians sw the previous government as corrupt. Hamas were repsonsible for hundreds of terrorist attacks. As of result of the Hamas election, Western nations imposed sanctions and suspended aid. They also wanted the sanctions to be lifted after Hamas recognized Israel's right to exist. "Khaled Meshaal & the Ascendance of Hamas." Muftah. N.p., 23 May 2013. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Islamist organization, Hezbollah, was committed to destroying Israel. Hezbollah is believed to be supported by Iran and Syria. They crossed the Lebanon-Israel border, attacked an Israeli army, and killed 10 soldiers. They also began launching rockets into Israeli cites and towns. In repsonse, Israel decided to launch ait strikes on a Hezbollah military.
The war resulted in many deaths of civilians and property damage. "2006 Lebanon War." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015. -
Battle of Gaza
There was tension between Hamas and the PLO Fatah because Hamas won the Palestinian election. This tension was so great that Hama militants attacked Fatah memebers. As a result, the Palestinian Authority president dissolved the Hamas government. Western sanctions were lifted after Hamas was dissolved and today Hamas controls Gaza and the Palestinian Authority controls West Bank Erlanger, Steven. "Unity Fractures as Palestinians Battle in Gaza." The New York Times. The New York Times, 16 May 2007 -
Gaza War Picture
"What Was the 2008 Gaza War? - Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2015. -
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Gaza War
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Gaza Flotilla
Israel and Egypt began a blockade of Gaza. All goods were required to be inspected to prevent weapon smuggling of Hamas. Because of this, six ships sailed to break into the blockade. Israelis told them they could not enter Gaza, but they did not listen to them. As a result, Israeli commandos boarded the ship and attacked the commandos on the ship. Turkey demanded an apology and their allied relationship is gone. "ICC Rejects Pro-Turkey War Crimes Allegations against IDF in Gaza Flotilla Raid." -
Arab Spring
Citizens in Arab states protested against autocractic and opressive governments. Protests spread from Tunisia across the Arab world. As a result, the Tunisian president left the country and the Egpytian president resigned. The long-term impact and the ongoing changes are left unclear.
"What Did We Expect from the Arab Spring?" The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015.
