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Because of hate from Hitler's supporters, Jews fled to Palestine. Jewish immigration reached its peak in 1935 but it contuined from 1931-1939
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In 1947 Britain asked the UN to solve the problem. The UN divides Palestine in two; One for jews and one for Arabs.
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In 1948, Jewish leaders declared Israel an independent state. Palestine did not like this.
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The first Arab–Israeli War was fought in 1948. Israel won this war.
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The second Palestine-Israel war was also fought in 1948. Israel won again.
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About 70,00 Palestinian Arabs had to leave their home. The Palestine Liberation Organization was formed in 1964
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The third Arab–Israeli War was fought in 1967. Israel won this one.
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The fourth Palestine-Israel War was fought in 1973. Israel won again.
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In 1979, Egypt became the 1st Arab country to make peace. Leaders discussed the palestinians wish for their own state.
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There was peace. It was fragile, but it was there. Until in 1989, Palestinian Arabs rebelled in the territories controlled by Israel.
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Iraq's leader Saddam Hussein wanted Kuwait's oil supply. In August Iraq invaded Kuwait. Because of this war the UN stopped trade with Iraq until they got rid of nuclear weapons. This war lasted from 1990-1991.
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The cause of this war was to capture Al-Qaeda because of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Because of this war the Taliban was defeated. This war took place in 2001-2014.
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During the Iraq war the U.S.A looked for Saddam Hussein. He was the reason for the Persian Gulf War. Hussein was captured, tried, and sentenced to death on December 29th, 2006
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The cause of this war was in fear of Iraq's nuclear weapons and Iraq aiding groups like Al-Qaeda . Because of this war a democratic government was established in Iraq. This war lasted from 2008-Present.
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During the Afghanistan War the U.S.A looked for Osama Bin Laden. It took 10 years to find him.He was killed on May 2, 2011
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In 1993, Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization signed an agreement. Finally some real peace.
