Conflict in Israel

Israel Establishment

1948

Since Israel was established in 1948, most Middle Eastern countries have refused to recognize its right to exist. Some countries have repeatedly attacked Israel and militant groups that conduct raids and terrorist attacks against Israelis.

Six-Day War

1967

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

Yom Kippur War

1973

a surprise attack against Israel in 1973. The war takes its name from the Jewish holy day when the attack began.

Camp David Accords

1978

In 1978 Sadat and Begin reached an agreement known as the Camp David Accords. Egypt recognized Israel, and Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. The treaty ended 30 years of hostility between Egypt and Israel.

Intifada

1987

In 1987 Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation boiled over into a rebellion called 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 continued until the early 1990s.