ISRAEL

  • Division of Regions

    The United Nations divided the region into an Arab and a Jewish state.
  • War of Independence

    Israel's War of Independence
  • Immigration

    Mass immigration from Europe and Arab countries.
  • Israel Declares Independence

    Israel Declares their Independence
  • Surrounding Countries Invade Israel

    Within hours of Israel's declaration of independence, the surrounding countries launch an invasion of Israel.
  • Establishment of Israel

    The nation of Israel is established
  • Israel is admitted to the United Nations

    Israel admitted to United Nations as 59th member.
  • Israel Captures Jerusalem

    During the Six-Day War of 1967, Israel takes control of Jerusalem and other ancient Jewish territories.
  • Six Day War

    Jerusalem reunited
  • Yom Kippur War

    surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria.
  • Peace Treaty

    Peace Treaty between Irael and Egypt is signed
  • Operation Peace for Galilee

    Operation Peace for Galilee removes Palestine Liberation Organization from Lebanon.
  • Free Trade Assignment

    Free Trade Agreement signed with United States.
  • Mass Imigration

    Start of mass immigration of Jews from former Soviet Union.
  • Operation Desert Storm

    Operation Desert Storm/Gulf War; Iraqi missiles fall on Israel as US pushes Iraqi forces out of Kuwait; Palestinians support Saddam Hussein.