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1948 War
Isreal declared their indepence. Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq attacked Israel. Israel gained land. Egpyt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees. "Tag Archives: 1948 War." Jewish Currents. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://jewishcurrents.org/tag/1948-war. -
Settlement Construction Begins
The Ilsraeli government approved the building of settlements in the Sinai, Gaza, and West Bank. Israeli settlements where built in Jewish towns. Built on land captured in 1967. In 1967 there were 3,200 West Bank settlers. Now there is roughly 300,000 West Bank settlers. "Timeline." JCC Pittsburgh RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.jccpgh.org/page/timeline. -
Six Day War
Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq moved troops to Israel's borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a strike. Israel captured West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, Golan Heights from Syria, and Gaza Strip and all of the Sinia Peninsula from Egypt. Palestinians and Jews became refugees. "Six Days War Part One - a Photo Essay | Words & War." Words War RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.wordsandwar.com/photo-gallery/six-day-war-part-one/. -
Attrition Battles
Attrition Battles ended August 7 1970 Israel gained land from Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel stated it was open to returning other territories in exchange for peace and recognation. "Hill Strategy." The Significance of Hills in the Vietnam War. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://vietnamhills.weebly.com/hill-strategy.html. PLO attacked Israeli military personnel. PLO moved base of operations to Lebanon. -
Yom Kippur War
War ended on October 26 1973 Egypt/ Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur, the holliest holiday in the Jewish Year. The U.S. convinced Israel to withdraw. Israel retained the terrortories captured in 1967. Did not keep additional land. "Yom Kippur War." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.history.com/topics/yom-kippur-war. -
Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement
Egypt became the first Arab country to recognize Israel and enter into peace treaty with it. Egpyt returned all the Sinai that had been captured during the 1967 war and removed jews from the homes they had there. This agreement became a model for Israels "land for peace" policy, "The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3687448,00.html. -
The 1982 Lebanon War
PLO units in SOuthern Lebanon attacked communities in northern Israel. Israel troops advanced as far as Beirut. Israeli troops succeeded in expelling PLO leadership from lebanon to Tunisia. this struggle drew Israel into the increasingly complicated Lebanese civil war. "The Lebanon War (1982)." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3631005,00.html. -
The Oslo Accords
It was a set of agreements that began in 1993 when Israel and the PLO signed the DOP. Both Israel and Palestinians aaccused each other for not fulfilling their obligation. Israel also for the first time recognized the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people. "After 20 Years, Oslo Accords Are Just a Faded Memory | Toronto Star." Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2013/09/26/after_20_year_oslo_accords_are_just_a_faded_memory.html. -
The First Intifada
Ended on September 13, 1993 Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza Strip began an uprising (intiada) against Israeli control of the territories. Israeli's had weapons and firearms supplied by the PLO, That organized most of the uprising. The conflict continued until Oslo records were signed in 1993. The same amount of Palestinians were killed in Palestinian in-fighing. "1987: First Intifada." BBC News. BBC, 06 May 2008. Web. 07 May 2015. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7381369.stm. -
Israel and Jordan Sign a Peace Treaty
Israel led a successful but difficult diplomatic process to help Jordan. The result of Jordan and Israel signing the peace treaty is trade business relations, terrorism, cultural exchange, and Scientific CO. "What Will the next 20 Years of Jordan-Israel Relations Look Like?" The Jerusalem Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/What-will-the-next-20-years-of-Jordan-Israel-relations-look-like-379919. -
The Camp David Summit
Until July 25, 2000 Bill Clinton brought Enud Borak and Yasser artifacts to Camp David.
Barak made concessions, containing withdrawing from the West Bank to create an independent Palestinisn state. The independent state's capital would be in east Jerusalem. Arafat did not feel that offer was enough and refused. CNN Library. "Camp David Accords Fast Facts - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/23/world/meast/camp-david-accords-fast-facts/. -
The Second Intifada
Ongoing There was a lot of frustration at the small amount of progress in the peace process. This lead to violence The result of the Second Intifada is that the peace progress was a failure and was a long condition of misery for both sides. "Thousands Mark Second Intifada Anniversary in Gaza." Ynet. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4433864,00.html. -
Arab Peace Initiative is Proposed
The peace initiative was accepted by all members of the Arab League. It gave Israel peace for withdrawal from territories caught in 1967 war, recognize an independent Palestine, East Jeruslam as its capital, and Palestinian refugees a "just solution." It was the first delegation an Arab League sent to Israel. "It's Time to Revisit the Arab Peace Initiative." The Jerusalem Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2015. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Its-time-to-revisit-the-Arab-Peace-Initiative-387514. -
Israel Begins Constructing the West Bank Barrier
Ongoing Israel began to build a security barrier that would seperate citizens from terrorist groups in the West Bank.
The building of this barrier has resulted in arguements about how the barrier is dividing up Palestinian land. Also people are saying the barrier is removable but one can not resurect someone "Israel Suspends Work on Section of West Bank Barrier." The Guardian. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 May 2015. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/11/israel-west-bank-barrier. -
The Roadmap for Peace is Proposed
This was a plan for peace that was proposed in 2003 by Quarlet, U.S, Russia, European Union, and United Nations. It was supposed to end the conflict. The deal was proposed in June. On November 27, 2007, the roadmap was reaffirmed at the Annapolis Conference. Oren, Michael. "Sharon a Warrior Who Sought Peace - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Israel Disengages from Gaza
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved ahead with the policy of disencagement, the physical seperation, of Israel from Palestinian territories. "Settlers Protest at Gaza Pullout." BBC News. BBC, 15 Aug. 2005. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Hamas is Elected
Palenstians elected a majority of humans member to the Palestinians Authority's Legislature over the fatah party. Western Nations imposed sanctions. Payne, Ed, Ian Lee, and Jethro Mullen. "Cease-fire Effort Fails as Rockets, Airstrikes Continue - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The 2006 Lebanon War
Started on July 12th and ended on August 14th. HEzbollah commited to destroying Israel. crossed the border and attacked Israeli army killing 8. Citizens and property were lost. "Lebanon." Ynet. Ynet News, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Battle of Gaza
Started on June 7th and ended on the 15th. Hamas militants attack PLO. Hamas took control of Gaza. The Western Sanctions dissolved. -
The Gaza War
Started on December 27th, 2007 and ended on January 18th, 2008. Israel attacked Hamas in Gaza, attemptong to stop rockets on Southern Israel. It was also done to disrupt terrorists. Hundreds of Militants were killed and also citizens. Erlanger, Steven. "Unity Fractures as Palestinians Battle in Gaza." The New York Times. The New York Times, 16 May 2007. Web. 07 May 2015. "Israel and Hamas Exchange Missile Fire as Gaza War Looms." NBC News. NBC, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015. -
Gaza Flotilla Incident
Egypt began a blockade of Gaza. 6 ships set sail to break blockade and were attacked by Israel. The Israeli/Palestinian relationship became worse. Siedl, Jonathon M. "Greece Bans Gaza Flotilla From Leaving Port." The Blaze. N.p., 1 July 2011. Web. 07 May 2015. -
The Arab Spring
The Arab Spring started in the early weeks of the year. Citizens in Arab States began to protest against autocratic and oppressive governments known as Arab Springs. The conflict remains unsettled Dawson, Stella. "Democracy Declined Worldwide in 2011,
Arab Spring Nations at Risk: Report." Al Arabiya News. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2015.
