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1948 War
Israel declared Independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Israel. Israel gained land. Egypt gained the Gaza Strip and Jrdan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. "1948 War Maps: Battles." Map of Battles in the 1948 War (October 1948). N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015 -
Arab-Israeli Conflict Project
Made by Zacchaeus Amante and Keegan Minter. BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015 -
Six Day War on The 1967 War
Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria, & Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a preemptive strike. Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza strip to all of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Terrorism became more common. "Prospects for Peace." Netanyahu's Stubbornness on Settlements Produces American Call for 1967 Borders (). N.p., n. -
Attrition Battles
From 1967-1970, The army of Egypt attacks parts of Israel. Causes Black September for Jordan. Israel Victory. No peace negotiations were made. No changes to borders or relations. Jordan removes PLO in it's area. "Terror in Black September." Aishcom. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Settlement Construction Begins
Israel agrees to settle into West Bank and begins construction. 300,000 West Bank settlers (Estimated) in new settlements. Palestinians oppose saying the land is for the future palestinian state. "40 Years Since the Yom Kippur War #1: The First Strike." Bydio. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The October War or Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Israel attack Syria. Israel keeps territories obtained in 1967. U.S. intervenes, convincing Israel to pull back. "1977 - 1981 - Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States." Pinterest. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Egypt and Israel sign a Peace Agreement
Egypt and Israel sign a Peace Agreement with the help of the United States, signed in Washington, D.C. Israel returns Sinai to Egypt and Jewsish families are forcibly removed from the Sinai peninsula. "What Was the 1982 Lebanon War? - Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The 1982 Lebanon War
The PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) attacks Israel from Lebanon. Israel attacks Lebanon. The PLO Headquarters are moved to Tunisia. Israel is faced with opposition from Lebanon and left it as a buffer zone. "Adventure of the American Mind." Adventure of the American Mind. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The First Intifada
From 1987-1993, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank engaged in an uprising with weapons. Suicide attacks against civilians were caused. Israeli army fought back. Arguments on Israeli Army's harshness was hated on. "Hamas Declares WAR As Israel Begins 'Operation Pillar Of Defense' In Gaza ⋆ Now The End Begins." Now The End Begins. N.p., 14 Nov. 2012. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Oslo Accords
The Oslo Accords were an Agreement of Peace where Israel, the PLO, and Egypt coexist with peace and respect. Israel withdraws their army from the Gaza Strip but tensions remains. "Israel Green Lights Completion of West Bank Wall - World Tribune." World Tribune. N.p., 16 July 2012. Web. 07 May 2015 -
Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty
Jordan and Israel sign a Peace Treaty and achieve peace. Israel is recognized as a country. Relationships in business, trade, etc. were made. "Time for Israel to Accept Arab Peace Initiative as Basis for Peace Negotiations." Fog City Journal. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Camp David Summit
The United States and Israel negotiate for the final agreement of side-by-side states. Israel refused and peace was not achieved. Conflict remained. "Revisiting the Peace Process: Jordan-Israeli Relations." The Jerusalem Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Second Intifada
Israeli general visited a Jewish Temple in Palestine and causes an uprising of Palestinians against Israelis. Palestinians are offended by the general's visit and began to riot inducing much violence. Israel sent in their army for the terrorists in Palestine. "Ignoring UN Ceasefire Resolution, Israel Escalates Battle in Gaza." The IPINIONS Journal RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
Israel begins constructing a wall dividing the West Bank. Divided some Palestinians from their homes or work but also reduced the number of suicide bombings/terrorist activities. "The Hedgehog Blog." The Hedgehog Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Arab peace Initiative is Proposed
King of Arabia proposed Israel peace in return for withdrawal of troops and land. Isrrael declined mainly because they did not want to give up the land obtained from the war of 1967. Jones, Steve. "The Oslo Accords: Background and Derailment." N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
The United States had proposed a goal of Independent Palestine and a secure Israel, which was divded into three phases. Israel was prompted to immediately dismantle their extended settlements achieved during the war. The Palestinians were also prompted to end terrorism and take steps toward democracy. The Terrorist group, "Hamas" from Palestine halted progression of the roadmap with their plans of destroying Israel. "Time for Israel to Accept Arab Peace Initiative as Basis for Peace Negotiati -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon disengages from Gaza strip by withdrawing the military and other troops, giving the land to the Palestinians. The Prime Minister's act of disengagement was criticised. Israeli people who lived in Gaza did not want to leave, and Israelis of West Bank supported those other Israelis. Palestinians also did not like the Prime Minister's decision because the action was not made with negotiations with Palestine. Tension had increased dramatically. -
Hamas is Elected.
Many Hamas activists were elected into the Palestinian Legislature. The election had a majority vote of change and reform. The Hamas rivaled with another political party, the Fatahs. The Fatahs eventually collapsed because of the overpowering number of the Hamas.The Hamas proclaimed the destruction of Israel and the deaths of all Jews. The Hamas also neglected all Israeli-Palestinian agreements. N.p., n.d. Web. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
During the 2006 Lebanon War, also known as the Israel-Hezbollah War, Radical Islamists known as Hezbollahs had attacked Israel to try to destroy them in Lebanon. The Israelis had fought back using the Israeli army. Unfortunately, many civilians' lives were lost due to launched rockets. The UN (United Nations) had called for a ceasefire that stopped the fight http://thevelvetrocket.com/2012/01/30/tyre-sour-lebanon -
The Battle of Gaza
After the Palestinian election of 2007, Hamas militants had attacked Fatah members thoughout Gaza and created a small military conflict. The President had dissolved the Hamas governments but the Hamas had obtained the control of Gaza. While the Palestine Authority remained in control of West Bank. 118 people were estimated dead and 550 wounded. By, Ben Wedeman in Cairo, Egypt; Ivan Watson in Istanbul, Turkey; Charley Keyes in Washington;, Niki Cook in Paris, and France. CNN. Cable News Networ -
The Gaza War
Israel attacks Hamas government and activists in Gaza to stop terrorists from performing any more terrorist attacks such as launching rockets onto Southern Israel. Hundreds had died. Gaza and it's citizens were heavily damaged and wounded. The Israeli victors had declared ceasefire and the number of rockets fired had decreased. Ignoring UN Ceasefire Resolution, Israel Escalates Battle in Gaza." The IPINIONS Journal RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015 -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
During the Gaza Flotilla Incident, a blockade of ships from Gaza from the Hamas government had tried to sail into Israel. The ships were refused passage but still tried to enter anyway. The ships were attacked by Israelis. 9 Turkish activists were killed. Israeli-Turkish relations were diminished -
The Arab Spring
The Arab Spring was a series of protests that protested for Democracy in the Middle East. The Arab Spring mostly took place in Tunisia and Egypt. The Arab Spring was mildly successful. The President s in Tunisia and Egypt had resigned. Although the Arab Spring was successful, The Democratic nations remained undefined. Peace is still currently undefined. It is expected that Democracy will actively take place in the Middle East in many years to come. N.p., n.d. Web.
