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Israel is founded
After World War 2 and the holocaust, Israel was founded as a sort of homeland for those of Jewish decent after a war for independence from Palestine. -
Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal
The Suez Crisis is the result of Egypt nationalizing the canal of the same name. This prompted an invasion of Egypt from Israel, followed by the U.K. and France. Israel was urged by The U.S. to pull out of Egypt, and the invasion ceased shortly thereafter. -
The Six Day War
A war lasting from June 5th to June 10th in 1967, it began as a surprise attack from Israel against Arab armies that had been amassing on it's borders. The war resulted in Israeli victory and the seizing of more land for Israel -
Yom Kippur War
The Yom Kippur War was started from a surprise invasion of Israel led by Syria and Egypt. After initial gains, the Arab Coalition was once again defeated. The conflict lasted a mere 20 days. -
The Camp David Accords are signed
The Camp David Accords were a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. It was signed after 12 days of secret negotiations at Camp David, Maryland. -
Israel begins withdrawal from occupied Lebanon
After expelling Palestinian forces from Lebanon, Israel begins to withdraw from Lebanon. This decision is one that was heavily influenced by international disfavor of Israel invading Lebanon in the first place. -
The Oslo Accords are signed
The Oslo Accords were a peace treaty between Israel and the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) effectively ending the Israel-Palestine conflict that had been plaguing both nations for years. -
Palestinian suicide bombers terrorize Israel
Palestine and Israel have a tense relationship, and this series of attacks does not help. -
The Second Intifada begins
The second Intifada was the second Palestinian uprising against Israel, lasting for nearly 5 years. During this time, there was intense violence between the two nations. -
Israel ramps up it's campaign against Palestinian militants
After a failure to reach an agreement with Palestine, Israel begins to take more action against Palestinian militants. This comes after 9/11, so the war on terror is already in full swing at this point. -
Israel puts up a separation barrier
After increasing violence, and as the U.N. Security Council begins endorsing an independent Palestinian state, Israel starts construction on a separation barrier to keep it's major settlements safe. In places, this barrier dips heavily into Palestinian lands.
