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Partition
1947 the U.N voted to part from but Arab leaders refused/ rejected this vote. Isreal defeats the joined armies and increasedd its size of land. -
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Settlements
, Israelis have created and maintained settlements: Jewish communities within the Occupied Territories of the West Bank and Gaza. this practice is considered illegal, Israelis expand these settlements, believing the OT originaly belongs to the Jews. -
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6 Day War
Isrealis planned and attacked as a suprise and they defeated the Araab forces, -
Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria had a surprise attack on Israeli forces, , Israel repels both armies and than ceasefire is declared. Israel later withdraws from parts of Sinai and the Golan Heights. -
signs of peace
Egypt becomes the first Arab nation to recognize Israel, and Israel withdraws from the rest of Sinai. -
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Intifada
Palestinians begin an uprising, with stone-throwing youths attacking Israeli soldiers.