Arab-Israeli Conflict

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  • 1948 War

    1948 War
    The 1948 war was when Isreal declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq attacked Isreal. The outcome of this war is Isreal gaind land. Eygpt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained West Bank and Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinianes and Jews became refugees.
    "Yoram Kaniuk, Reluctant Soldier in 1948 - Spectator Blogs." Spectator Blogs. N.p., 11 Jan. 2013. Web. 04 May 2015.
  • Settlement Constitution Begins

    Settlement Constitution Begins
    Settlements were built on Jewish vilages that Arab had destroyed. Over time settlement constructions increased. The outcome of this was that Isreal and Palestinin Authority must negotiate as part of a comprehensive peace agreement. "Settlement Construction." Occupied Palestine. N.p., 29 Oct. 2010. Web. 07 May 2015.
  • Six Day War

    Six Day War
    The Six Day War ended June 11, 1967 and Egypt blockaded Israel. Eygypt, Syria and Iraq moved troops to Isreal's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a preempitive strike. The outcome of this war was Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Hieghts from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. Terrorisms became more common.
    "Israel's Wars & Operations: The Six-Day War." The Six-Day War. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015
  • Attrition Battles

    Attrition Battles
    The Attrition Battle is when Israel gained land from Egypt, Jordan,and Syria. 1967 Arab nations declared to make peace , recognize and negotiate with Israel. The outcome of the Attrition Battles were airlpane hijacking and terrorist attacks outside of Israel. The PLO moved its base of operations to lebanon.
    "The Battle of Guadalcanal." The Battle of Guadalcanal. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015.
  • Yom Kippur War

    Yom Kippur War
    The Yom Kippur War was when Eygpt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur, which is the holiest day of year for jewish people. The outcome of this war was it led to Egypt and Israel sign a peace agreement.
    "Wary Israel Still Heeding Lessons of Yom Kippur War as It Eyes Iran." South China Morning Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.
  • Egypt and Israel sign a Peace Agreement

    Egypt and Israel sign a Peace Agreement
    Egypt became the first Arab counrty to recognized israel and to enter into a peace treaty with it. The outcome of this is the agreemeny became a land model for israel for peace policy.
    "On This Day: Sadat and Begin Sign Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty." On This Day: Sadat and Begin Sign Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015.
  • The 1982 Lebanon War

    The 1982 Lebanon War
    The 1982 Lebanon War was when the PLO units in southern Lebanon increasing attacked communities in northern israel. In response to this Israel launches an attack on PLO militants stationed in Lebanon. As a result, Isreal had to withdraw from most of Lebanon "Reluctant Recruit: One IDF Soldier Examines His Scars from the Lebanon War." Haaretz.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.
  • The First Intifada

    The First Intifada
    The First Intifalda took place from December 9th, 1987 to 1993. Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank eranged in an uprising, or inifada, against Israeli control of these territories.This led up to the Oslo Accods being signed. "Fact Sheet: 25th Anniversary of the First Intifada." +972 Magazine Fact Sheet 25th Anniversary of the First Intifada Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015.
  • The Oslo Accords

    The Oslo Accords
    The Oslo Accords were a set of Agreements that began in 1993 when Israel and the PLO signed a Decleration of Principles. The outcome of the Oslo Accords led the creation of the Palestine Authority. It is also called on Israel to gradually withdraw its military presence from the gaza strip and a small area around Jericho. It left Israel the right to defend itself and its citizens, including those in territories
    "The Oslo Accords." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015
  • Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty

    Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
    The United States led a difficult but successful diplomatic process to help Jordan and Israel get peace. They both signed a documant and as a result trade, buisness relations,tourism, cultural exchanges and scientific cooperations have increased.
    "Memories of Peace: A Return to Jordan." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015.
  • The Camp David Summit

    The Camp David Summit
    The Camp David Summit was the first major attempt to reach an comprehensive final status between Israel and the Palestinians. Although the negotiations were carried out in secret, participants President Clintion and Dennis Ross attributed the failure of the talks to Arafat's refusal to comprimise. The goal of the summit, two states living side by side in peace. As a result, peace was not achieved and further conflict contiued.
    "Camp David Accords Fast Facts - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, n
  • The Second Intifada

    The Second Intifada
    Israeli General Ariel Sharon visited the Jewish Temple Mount, a site revered by the Jews that is also of major importance to Muslims. There was widespread frustration at the lack of progressin the peace process. This stated a conflict. Israelis were terrorized by numerous suicide bomers who targeted and killed many. In response, Israel's military returned to major population centers in the territories and carried out operations against terrorist targets.
  • Isreal Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier

    Isreal Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
    Israel decided to build a the West Bank barrier that would seperate its citizens from terrorist groups. The outcome of building this reduced the suidcide bombings in Israel coming from the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
    "Israel Suspends Work on Section of West Bank Barrier." N.p., 11 May 2011. Web.
  • Arab Peace Initiative is proposed

    Arab Peace Initiative is proposed
    Abdullan of Saudi Arabia prposed a peace initative. The outcome of this was Israel welcomed the proposal but this does not accept all of the demands. Israelies leader met with Arab leave to disscus proposal.
    "The Arab Peace Initiative." - Al Jazeera English. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015.
  • The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed

    The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
    The roadmap for peace, known as the Roadmap, is a plan for peace that was proposed in 2003 by the "Quaret." That inculed the United States,Russia, the European Union, and the United Nations. The outcome was egotiations between lsrael and the Palestinian Authority became possible gain when the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, dissolved the government controlled by Hamas.
  • Israel Disengages from Gaza

    Israel Disengages from Gaza
    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon began a process that led Israel to unilaterally withdraw from the Gaza Strip and four West Bank settlements as part of a larger policy of “disengagement,” or the separation of Israel from Palestinian territories.The outcome of this was the number of rockets fired by terrorists from Gaza into lsrael has increased dramatically.
  • Hamas is Elected

    Hamas is Elected
    Palestinians elected a majority of Hamas members to the Palestinian Authority's legislature over the PLO's Fatah part. Many Western Nations imposed sanction and suspended aid to the Palestinian Authority. The outcome of this is Palestine became more violent.
    "Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal Could Step down - The Express Tribune." The Express Tribune. N.p., 18 Jan. 2012. Web. 06 May 2015.
  • The 2006 Lebanon War

    The 2006 Lebanon War
    Hezbollah, a radical Islamist organization committed to destroying Israel based in Lebanon and is believed to be heavily supported by Iran and Syria,crossed the Lebanon-Israel border and attacked an Israeli army unit.It killed eight soldiers and kidnapping two more who were later murdered. At the same time,it began launching rockets into Israeli cities and towns.The outcome of this is Israel damaged Lebanons transporation infractucture in attempt to prevent the group from supply and redeploying
  • Battle of Gaza

    Battle of Gaza
    Hamas militants attacked Fatah members throught Gaza. In response, the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, dissolved the Hamas government. The outcome of this battle is Hamas controls Gaza and the Palestinian Authoriy contols the West Bank.
    "The Battle of Gazala, 1942." Old Picz The Battle of Gazala 1942 Comments. N.p., 22 Feb. 2015. Web. 07 May 2015.
  • Battle of Gaza

    Battle of Gaza
    Hamas militants attacked Fatah members throughout Gaza. In response, the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, dissolved the Hamas government. The outcome was governments: Hamas controls Gaza and the Palestinian Authority controls the West Bank. Western sanctions to the Palestinian Authority were lifted after the Hamas government was dissoved,
    "The New Zealanders in Sinai and Palestine." The First Battle of Gaza. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015
  • Gaza Flotilla Incident

    Gaza Flotilla Incident
    After Hamas seized control from the Palestinian Authority, Israel and Egypt began a blockade of Gaza. Israel informed the ships that they could not sail into Gaza, but they could dock at the Israeli port of Ashdod where their cargo would be inspected and permitted goods would be shipped into Gaza. The ships refused. On one ship, the Mavi Marmara, the commandos were attacked with iron bars and knives. The outcome is srve damage in the relationships of Israel and Turkey. They were allies.
  • Arab Spring

    Arab Spring
    Beginning in Tunisia, citizens in Arab states began to protest against autocratic and oppressive governments. This was the Arab spring. The outcome of this is the ongoing
    changes in Arab nations on the Arab-lsraeli conflict and peace process and is not yet clear.
    "It's Time for Brussels to Re-think Its Post-Arab Spring Strategy - Europe's World." Europe's World. N.p., 15 June 2014. Web. 07 May 2015.