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The United Nations divided the region into an Arab and a Jewish state.
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Israel's War of Independence
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Mass immigration from Europe and Arab countries.
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Israel Declares their Independence
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Within hours of Israel's declaration of independence, the surrounding countries launch an invasion of Israel.
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The nation of Israel is established
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Israel admitted to United Nations as 59th member.
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During the Six-Day War of 1967, Israel takes control of Jerusalem and other ancient Jewish territories.
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Jerusalem reunited
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surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria.
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Peace Treaty between Irael and Egypt is signed
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Operation Peace for Galilee removes Palestine Liberation Organization from Lebanon.
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Free Trade Agreement signed with United States.
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Start of mass immigration of Jews from former Soviet Union.
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Operation Desert Storm/Gulf War; Iraqi missiles fall on Israel as US pushes Iraqi forces out of Kuwait; Palestinians support Saddam Hussein.