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Since Israel was established, many Middle Eastern countries have refused to recognize its right to exist. Several countries have attacked Israel.
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Israel launched air strikes, destroying most of their airplanes on the ground. Israeli ground troops moved in and rapidly defeated Arab troops.
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After Arafat becomes leader he launches a campaign or guerrilla attacks against Israel. In an effort to stop the PLO attacks, Israel invaded Lebanon.
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Egypt and Syria were determined to win their territory back. The surprise attack was launched against Israel in 1947.
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Anwar Sadat made a momentous declaration by wanting peace with Israel. To help facilitate, U.S. president Jimmy Carter invited Sadat and Israeli prime minister to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.
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An agreement was made between Sadat and Israeli prime minister, Menachem Begin. Egypt would finally recognize Israel and Israel would return the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
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Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation boiled over into a rebellion. During the intifada, Palestinian youths battled Israeli troop in widespread street violence.
