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Israel's Independence
In November 1947, United Nations planned to partition Palestine into Arab and Jewish divisions. Arabs were furious with the partition and declared civil war with the Israelis, but were defeated. Soon after, British proclaimed Israel independence. -
Six Day War
Beginning on June 5, Israelis attacked Egypt, Jordan, and Syria from belief of a attack that Arabs planned for Israel. Israeli rapidly defeated Arab Forces. The war ended on June 10, 1967 and with Israel gaining control of the Gaza Strip and West Bank. -
Yom Kippur War
On Yom Kippur, Egyptian and Syrian troops attacked Israel in hopes to gained their territory back. With U.S help for Israel and weeks of fighting, both sides ceased fire. -
Camp David Accords
In 1977, Egypt had declared they wanted peace with Israel. The U.S, Israel, and Egypt signed a peace aggreement known as the Camp David Accords. After, Israel had returned the Sinai Peninsula back to Eygpt. -
First Intifada
In 1987, an uprising had occured Involving Palestinians against Israeli occupation. For six years riots and fights took place and finally ended with Israel giving Palestine West Bank and Gaza.
