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War of Independence
The British officially withdraw from Palestine, and the Jewish National Council proclaims the State of Israel. Neighboring Arab nations immediately invade. -
Egypt takes control of Suez Canal
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The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) is formed.
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The Arab-Israeli War of 1967 begins
Israel launches an air attack on Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. -
Yom Kippur War
The the fourth and largest Arab-Israeli war begins when Egyptian and Syrian forces attack Israel. -
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat makes a historic visit to Jerusalem
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat makes a historic visit to Jerusalem to discuss a peace agreement and address the Knesset. -
Egypt and Israel sign a formal peace treaty.
This peace treaty ends 30 years of disagreements. -
Palestinians living on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip begin riots.
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Benjamin Netanyahu is elected prime minister of Israel.
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Israel Pulls Remaining Troops out of Lebanon
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Ariel Sharon Elected Prime Minister of Israel
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Israel Launches Operation Defensive Shield
Israeli defenses invade the West Bank. -
Israel Begins Construction of West Bank Security Wall/Fence
The wall is more than 200 miles long, roughly coinciding with Israel's 1967 border with the West Bank -
Mahmoud Abbas Elected President of the Palestinian Authority