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The UN partition
The UN decided to divide the Britissh-controlled Paelstine into Arab and Jewish states. Arabs rejected the partition. -
Israel declares independance
Six Arab states attack, Israel defeats them and they enlarge their territory. -
Six Day War
After Egypt sends away the UN and prepares its army, a surprise attack from Israel comes. Syria Jordan and Iraq join. A lot of land is taken from various regions. -
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Present Day issues
Jewish settlements with the OT which are illegal, believing that the OT belong to the Israelis. Palestinians are not allowed to entter these territories -
Yom Kippur War
Egypt and Syria launch surprise attack on Israel forces on the holiday Yom Kippur -
Peace between Israel and Egypt
After Anwar Sadat’s surprise visit to Jerusalem, Jimmy Carter breaks peace between Israel and Egypt. Egypt is the first Arab nation to recognize Israel. Israel withdraws from Syria. -
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Intifada
1987- Palestinians begin an uprising.
1989- First suicide attack on civilians in Israel
Lasts until 1990