Israel Palestine Conflict Timeline By vcaiazzo Nov 2, 1917 British rule claims land for jews in Palestine Period: Nov 2, 1917 to Sep 2, 2010 Israle Palestine Conflict Timeline Mar 1, 1920 Jewish settlements attacked by Arab forces May 7, 1936 Arab revolt Sep 1, 1939 World War 2 begins Jan 6, 1948 Semarimis Hotel bombing begins May 14, 1948 Israel claims independence from British rule Mar 21, 1968 Israel fights Battle of Karameh Mar 4, 1975 Savoy Operation Mar 26, 1979 Israel and Egypt sign Peace Treaty Oct 30, 1991 Madrid Conference Oct 26, 1994 Israel and Jordan sign Peace Treaty Jan 21, 2001 Peace talk begins between Israel and Palestine Apr 12, 2002 Battle of Jenin Jun 7, 2007 Battle of Gaza Sep 2, 2010 USA has direct negotiation with Israel and Palestine in Washington D.C. for peace