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The UN adopted a resolution to terminate British Mandates in Palestine. They planned to split the territory up between Jewish and Arab states.
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The new Jewish state was officially established. It is nationally recognized as a holiday, called Yom Ha'atzmaut.
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The PLO is the Palestine Liberation Organization. It is run by Palestinian representatives and they organize politial movements among the state.
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Israelis fought Arabs after UN groups were withdawn. After the war, the Canal was blocked off by Egypt.
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The second Olympics to be held in Germany. Palestinian citizens with guns invaded the games and killed 11 Israeli athletes; this is now known as the Munich Massacre.
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Led into the Israel-Egypt peace treaty; President Carter hoped to lighten up the Middle East's violence.
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Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupations in Palestine Territory. The conflict resulted in widespread violence.
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These accords stated that Israeli forces were to be taken out of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Palestine would still rule for five years after this so that a solid decision could be made about the government.
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The second uprising of Palestinian citizens. Over 6,500 people were killed, as well as a few dozen foreigners.
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A plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. It represents a beginning to peace in the Middle East.
