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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
A permanent inter government organization created at the Baghdad Conference. It attempts to regulate the production of oil exports to maximize revenues. -
Six Day War Picture
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Six Day War
Israel launched air strikes against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Israel also took control of the Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank and East Jerusalem during the Six Day War. -
Yom Kippur War
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Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria were determined to win their territory back so, they launched a surprise attack against Israel in 1973. Israel was not prepared for the attack and needed military help from the U.S. When the U.S. stepped in they helped push back Egyptian and Syrian armies and after weeks of fighting both sides agreed to a cease power. -
Camp David Accords
Egyptian president Anwar Sadat made a declaration that Egypt wanted peace with Israel. To make this historic piece easier U.S. president Jimmy Carter invited leaders from both sides to Camp David to reach this agreement. -
Intifada Picture
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Intifada
Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. During the Intifada Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in street violence. Israel responded with military and police resistance. -
The creation of Israel 1947
