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The War of 1948
Description
Israel declared independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Irael.
Outcome:
Israel gained land. Egypt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousand of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. "Israeli War of Independence: Background & Overview." Background & Overview. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. -
Six Day War
Description:
Egypt Blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria & Iraq moved troops to Irael's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched preemptive strike.
Outcome:
Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestinians and Jews became reufgees. Terrorism became more common. "Israel's Wars & Operations: The Six-Day War." The Six-Day War. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015. -
Settlement Construction Begins
Israelis built settlements on captured Palestinian land for protection.
There are now about 300,000 people settled in West Bank settlements. This makes it harder for Palestinians to travel into the West Bank, and harder for negotiations over land. Press, Associated. "Jewish Settlements Now Cover 42 Percent of West Bank, Israeli Rights Group Says." N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
Attrition Battles
Description:
Israel went on a conquest and took Egypt, Jordan, and Syria
Outcome:
Jordan evicted Palestinians. They moved their ops. to Lebanon. "1853 - 1872." 1853 - 1872. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
Yom Kippur War
Description:
Syria and Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel-held lands to coincide with the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. After initial losses, the Israelis regained about the whole of the territory they occupied during the six day war.
Outcome:
The Islraelis thought they needed to get land they lost for protection. "A. Matos Time Line Project." Reich-chemistry -. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
Egypt and Israel sign a Peace Agreement
Egypt became the first Arab country to recognize Israel. Israel gave back some of Egypt's land and removed Jewish families from the land.
This set up a "land for peace" model for peace treaties "Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA." 36 Years Ago Today: Historic Peace Treaty Signed. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2015. -
1982 Lebanese War
PLO units in southern Lebanon repeatedly attack Israel's borders. On June 6, Israel invades Lebanon and occupies them until 1985, expelling the the PLO units to Tunisia. Terrorist atttacks in the area caused the 2nd Lebanon War. Citation:"1982 Lebanon Invasion." BBC News. BBC, 06 May 2008. Web. 05 May 2015. -
The First Intifada
Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza Strip engaged in an intifada oman uprising against israeli controlled terrorists. Several hundreds of citizens killed was the main factor behind the signing of the Oslo Accords soon after. Generally, Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip rise up in rebellion. "Intifada." Intifada. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Oslo Accords(1993)
A diplomatic conference held in Oslo, Norway regarding Arab-Israeli confilict in Palestine. The Palestinian Authority (PA) was created to form a government in Palestine. The PLO was no longer in power. The First Intifada was resolved. The Israelis withdrew from Palestine and Both Israel and the PLO acknowledged each other Citation: PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Israeli-Jordanian Peace Treaty
Israel and Jordan sign a peace treaty and cease fighting. Jordan becomes the second Arab country to recognize Israel. "The Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Camp David Summit
The Camp David Summit was a secret negotiation attemp set up by United States President Bill Clinton between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and the PA minister Yasser Arafat. Barak was willing to compromise, but Arafat was noted for being stubbirn and peace talks ceased by the 25th of July.
"Bill Clinton: Israel Offered Temple Mount to Palestinians in 2000." The Times of Israel. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Second Intifada
The fighting began on September 28th when Israeli politician Ariel Sharon and 1,000 Israeli police officers went to Temple Mount, a sacred Islamic and Jewish site. Palestinians saw this provokation and violence ensued. Fighting continued until 2005 when Sharon and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to make peace.
"Palestinian Authority Official: PA Security Forces Responsible for Majority of Second Intifada Attacks (VIDEO)." Algemeinercom RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Arab Peace Initiative is Proposed
In 2002 Saudi Arabia suggested a peace plan where Israel gets peace in exchange for withdrawing from land occupied since 1967, giving Palestine East Jerusalem, and providing a solution for refugees. However, Israel is unwilling to withdraw as a precondition. Though relations between Israel and other Arab states has improved, not much changed"Future Of Arab Peace Initiative With Israel Unclear After Saudi King Abdullah's Death." International Business Times. N.p., 23 Jan. 2015. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Israel Begins Construction of West Bank Barrier
Israel begins construction of a barrier between Israel and the West Bank for security purposes. Opponents of this say that it separates Palestinians and makes it hard for them to travel. As of now, the wall still stands but Israel can remove it when true peace occurs.
"Walled Off: 12 Years of Israel’s Separation Barrier | Al Jazeera America." Walled Off: 12 Years of Israel’s Separation Barrier | Al Jazeera America. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Roadmap for Peace Proposed
A Peace plan by the USA, EU, UN, and Russia for a secure Israel and independent Palestine side-by-side. In peace. The plan has three phases, but has never progressed past the 1st. Progress was halted when Hamas was elected in 2006. Since then there has been no signifacant progress and both are still in conflict.
"Violence, Settlements and Peace." The Electronic Intifada. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Prime Minister went ahead with the disengagement of Israeli terrorists from Palestine. Rockets fired from gaza into Israel has vastly increased. "שיתוף פעולה בין זרועי ובין מערכתי בצבא ("Jointness")." פיני יחזקאלי. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Israel decided to withdraw from Gaza after having occupied it for 38 years. This idea was met negativity from many Israelis who lived in the area, and they had to be forcibly evicted from their settlements. Since Gaza has been de-occupied, the amount of rockets launched towards Israel from the region has significantly increased.
BBC News. BBC, 12 Sept. 2005. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Hamas is Elected
Hamas won an election in the Palestinian legislature compared to the PLO's Fatah Party. Hamas is anti-Israel and calls for its destruction, and is respnsible for hundreds of terrorist attacks. Foreign aid was suspended to the PA until Hamas was out of power, though Hamas still holds power in the Gaza Strip.
"Hamas Election Victory: A Vote for Clarity." The Electronic Intifada. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Hamas Is Elected
Hamas won elections and people are becoming suspicious. People will not agree until hamas lets Israel have right to exist. Sanctions are imposed, though they will be removed once. Hamas stop these actions. "Hamas Election Victory: A Vote for Clarity." The Electronic Intifada. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Terrorist group Hezbollah crossed the Lebanon border and attacked Israeli army. War ended in August 11, 2006 with cease fire resolution. Solomon, Erika. "2006 Lebanon War Still a Point of Contention in Israel, Lebanon." N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2015. -
The Battle of Gaza
Tension has risen between the PLO and Hamas. Hamas ontrols the West Bank. As a result, Hamas government dossolved Palestine, and Authoirty sanctions were lifted. Hamas were in control of Gaza "Spartacus Educational." Spartacus Educational. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Gaza War
Israel attacked Hamas targets in Gaza to stop rocekts. A lot of civillian casualties and Gaza's building econemy damaged. Many were killed. "Bloodiest Day Yet in Gaza War Leaves 128 Palestinians Dead | The Japan Times." Japan Times RSS. N.p., 29 July 2014. Web. 06 May 2015. -
Gaza - Flotilla Incident
Israel and Egypt block gaza. All goods now need to be inspected. The relationship between Israel and Turkey is now gone they used to be allies. Many peope argued that the blockade was collective punishment and that it was illegal "Gaza Flotilla Raid: No Israel Charges over Mavi Marmara - BBC News." BBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. -
The Arab Spring
Arab citizens protest against autocratic governments. Since then, many dictators have been forced out of office. However it has also brought much strife to the region, notably Syria and many countries have not changed their political stance. "Egypt Elections and Arab Spring: November 29." The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, n.d. Web. 08 May 2015.
