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British Take Control
The british take over Palestine. A new idea known as "Zionism" (Jewish nationalism) began for the Jewish population around the world. Many Jews were urged to go to their homeland. -
The Great Arab Revolt
The great Arab Revolt began, and was directed towards the growing jewish population and the British. The growing population of the Jewish people alarmed many of the Palestinian leaders. From then on, the Jewish population and the Palestinian population began making militias and waiting for te day that the British would leave. -
The Jewish Immigration
During WWII many Jewish people began to immigrate to Palestine. Most of the Jewish population had been looking for a homeland after WWII, specifically after the Holocaust. The population in Palestine was 94% Arab. Because of the growing Jewish population, tensions began to rise between the Jewish and Palestinian populations. -
Partition of Israel and Palestine
Prager University: The Middle East Problem The UN passed the plan of partition of the Israeli and Palestinian states. The palestinians did not like the partitions made because they recieved less land than the jews. Since the UN sided with Israel, the Palestinians declared war on Israel. Violence began to spread rapidly between the Arabs and Jews. -
The British leave Palestine
The British leave Palestineand the Jewish population takes over and proclaims the land to be Israel. The Arab- Israeli wars begin, and the neighboring Arab countries wanted to aid the Palestinians to regain the land. At the end of the war, the Israeli militias won the wars. Palestinians began to flee neighborin countries, so they could live as refugees, because they had been exiled from their homeland. -
Resolution 194
In 1948, Article 11 of Resolution 194 ( A plan made by the UN in an attempt to solve conflict) allowed the right of return to many Palestinian refugees. However, the Israelis did not see it as a possible solution. This is because they believed the Arab states, including Palestine were unwilling to keep peace with Israel. -
Israel Rejects Resolution 194
In 1949, Israel rejects the ideas of Article 11 of Resolution 194. Israel does not admit to any responsibility regarding the Palestinian refugees, and does not want to be held responsible for the refugees. Israel argues that the conflict began when the Arab states decided to attack Israel. Palestinians begin to protest for their right of return. -
The Six Day War
After the Six Day War, Israeli forces attack Egypt and gain the final 22% of the remaining Palestine. This 22% included the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. However, this territory is occupied but not owned by Israel. Palestinian groups begin to be more hostile towards the Jews after this event. -
The PRC Strikes
A small Palestinian resistance group( the PRC) invades Israel and attacks with a rocket. The group known as the PRC travelled a long distance to attack Israeli citizens. Israel retaliated by targeting Gaza (where the PRC came from) with air strikes. Violence continues to increase between the two groups. -
Peace Talks
Israel Palestinian Conflict: The Truth About the Peace Process
Peace Talks were held between Israelis and Palestinians, and the idea of creating a two state solution. However, Palestinians will not agree to this idea without including east Jerusalem and the west bank. These talks are creating more tension between the two groups.
