Conflict in Israel

By gabynogales

  • Six-Day War

    Israel took control of the Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Israel gained control of land in the West Bank and Gaza with a large Palestinian population.

  • Yom Kippur War

    The war takes its name from the Jewish holy day when the attack began. At first, Arab troops made gains in the war. Israel's government, led by Golda Meir, was not fully prepared for the attack and needed military support from the United States.

  • Camp David Accords

    Sadate and Begin reached an agreement known as the Camp David Accords. Egypt recognized Israel, and Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. The treaty eneded 30 years of hostility between Egypt and Israel.

  • The Peace Treaty

    President Anwar Sadat made a momentous declaration, Egypt wanted peace, U.S. President Jimmy Carter invited Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin to camp David, and the Egypt–Israel treaty was signed.

  • The Intifada

    During the intifada, palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in widespread street violence. Israel responded with strong military and police resistance, but the fighting countinued until the early 1990s.