Arab-Israeli Conflict

  • 1948 War

    1948 War
    Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Israel. 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.
  • Six Day War

    Six Day War
    Egypt blocked Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria & Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatening statments. Israel launched a preemptive strike
  • Attrition Battles

    Attrition Battles
    Israel gained land from Egypt, Jordan and Syria. Arab could not make peace. Egypt began small attacks again. PLO attempts to overtrow Jordan's king.
  • Settlement Construction Begins

    Settlement Construction Begins
    Israeli government built settlements in the small attacks. It was very limited space due to 3200 settles. Palestinian states say settlements built their lands causing arguements.
  • The October War/ Yom Kippor War

    The October War/ Yom Kippor War
    Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur. The United States tried to convince Israelis to withdrawl from the war and forefeit the lqamd.
  • The 1982 Lebannon War

    The 1982 Lebannon War
    PLO units in Southern Lebannon attacked comitees in Northern Israel, trooos advanced. They drew Israel in the increasingly civil war.
  • The First Intifada

    The First Intifada
    An uprising (intifada) against Israeli control of these territories. The conflict continued nuntil Oslo records were signed in 1993.
  • The Oslo Accords

    The Oslo Accords
    They were a set of agreements that began in 1993 when Israel and the PLO signed the DOP. Israeli formally was recognized.
  • Israel and Jordan sign a peace treaty

    Israel and Jordan sign a peace treaty
    Led a difficult but successful diplomatic process to help Jordan. Trade, buisiness relations, tourism, cultural exchanges and scientific cooperation between two nations have increased.
  • The Camp David Summit

    The Camp David Summit
    Bill Clinton brought Ehuid Barak and Yasser Arafet to Camp David. Arafet did not feel the offer enough and refused it.
  • The Second Intifada

    The Second Intifada
    At the lack of peace throughout the process, lead to violence. The peace proces then failed and this is still gloing on today.
  • Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier

    Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
    They built a security barrier to separate citizens and terroists. It was like a fence. Arguments over whetherit is dividing Palestines or just temporary. It is still up today.
  • Arab Peace Intiative is Proposed

    Arab Peace Intiative is Proposed
    Peace intiative was accepted by the Arabs. 1967 war territories was a "just solution" An actual delegation between Arab and Israel.
  • The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed

    The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
    The United States, Russia, European Union created the independent Palestine and safe Israel, Negotiations became possible and they created a Roadmap Conference.
  • Israel Disengages from Gaza

    Israel Disengages from Gaza
    There was physical separation between Israel and Palestine. The West Bank Barrier was created. Gaza then started shooting more at Israel.
  • Hamas is Elected

    Hamas is Elected
    Hamas are elected in Palestine. The previous government was corrupt. Western nations suspended Palestine's authority.
  • The 2006 Lebannon War

    The 2006 Lebannon War
    They crossed borders with attacks. There was an enormous loss of citizens. Hostiles were then sent to the United Nations.
  • The Battle of Gaza

    The Battle of Gaza
    Hamas were attacked. Western sactions dissolved.
  • Gaza Flotilla Incident

    Gaza Flotilla Incident
    Egypt began a blockage between Gaza. Deterioration between Israel and Turkey. They were allies.
  • The Arab Spring

    The Arab Spring
    The protests spread from Tunisia. The result is not yet clear.