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Six-Day War
The Six-Day War was initiated by General Moshe Dayan of Israel against Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. The Israelis predicted a surprise attack by Arab nations, so they decided to go to war. The Israelis launched a military campaign against the Arab nations and captured areas of great value. -
Yom Kippur War
In 1973, Egyptian and Syrian forces launched an attack against Israel in an effort to win back territory that they lost during the third Arab-Israeli War. The attack began on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Syria struggled during the war, and a cease-fire was established. -
Camp David Accords
The Camp David Accords was a peace agreement signed by Israel and Egypt at Camp David in Maryland. Israel agreed to return the Sinai to Egypt, and both nations agreed to negotiate Palestinian autonomy measures in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This issue was not taken care of until the 1990s. -
First Intifada
The First Intifada was a protest against Israel's harsh repression towards Palestinians. The Palestinians wanted independence and decided to fight an 8 year battle against Israel for it. -
Second Intifada
The Second Intifada was the second protest against Israel's harsh repression towards Palestinians. Israelis and Palestinians used attacks and gunfire against the other. The war resulted in a peace agreement between President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
