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The Balfour Declaration
A document from England stating that the British want to create a homeland for the Jews. -
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Jewish Mandate
Large governments of the World tried to find a home for the Jews. -
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The Holocaust
Two-Thirds of the European Jewish population are killed by the Nazi Regime. -
The Day That Never Ended
A vote was conducted by the freshly formed United Nations on whether to partition the British Mandate that would split Palestine into two states; one for the Jews and one for the Arabs. The vote passed, and Israel was formed. Major powers of the world are still voting. -
Al-Nakba
Palestinians are removed from the newly formed Israel estimated in numbers of 700,000. -
Formation of the P.L.O.
The states of Palestine form a highly organized federation that plots to return Israel to their possession. -
The Six-Days War
Israel drops bombs on an Egyptian Airfield, sparking violent conflicts between the two. -
Munch Olymics
A group of 8 Arabs kidnapped 9 Israeli Olympic Participants and attempted to take them to an unknown Palestinian state. During the escape, the Arabs knew their attempts would be unsuccessful, and killed the hostages. -
Yom Kippur War
The Arabs launch a surprise attack on Israel positions during Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish day. The conflict was fueled by the Soviet Union and the U.S.’s backing, bringing the two superpowers to near-nuclear confrontation. -
Camp David Accords
A Peace Treaty signed by the Egyptian President and Israeli Prime Minister. The Treaty had very little impact on Palestine. -
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1st Intifada
The Palestinian uprising that rose due to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. -
Madrid Summit
A conference between world superpowers, mainly the U.S.A. and The U.S.S.R. The meeting was held to start a peace process for the Israel-Palestine Conflict. Months later the Soviet Union fell apart. -
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The Oslo Accords
A meeting that was set as the framework to end the Israel-Palestine Conflict. It marked the first time the P.L.O. and the Israeli Government met face-to-face. -
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2nd Intifada
A severely violent conflict caused as a result of The Israeli Prime Minister making a visit to Palestine. The Israelites were provoked, causing them to open fire, which broke the tension of the situation, -
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2nd Intifada
A severely violent conflict caused as a result of The Israeli Prime Minister making a visit to Palestine. The Israelites were provoked, causing them to open fire, which broke the tension of the situation,