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The British withdraw from Palestine and the Jewish proclaim the state of Isreal.
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Egypt takes control of Suez Canal. This creates economic and trade problems for some regions.
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Israel launches attack on Egypt's Sinai peninsula. The Isrealites advance towards the canal.
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The Arab-Israeli War of 1967 begins as Israel launches an air attack on Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.
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UN creates resolution 242 to start peace negotiations.