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Period: to
47-48
The UN voted to make Palatine separate states. Jews agree and make Israel independent. Arabs disagree and six Arab states attack. Israel wins and gains territory. -
67
Egypt gets rid of UN peacekeepers and get their army ready. Israel make a surprise attack and Syria, Jordan and Iraq join Egypt. Israel wins and gains territory. This event is known as the Six Day War. -
Period: to
67-12
Jews have created settlements within the occupied territories and do not allow palestinians to enter the communities. -
73
Egypt and Syria surprise attack the Israelis. Israel pushes back the armies and then draws back from Sinai and the Golan Heights. This is known as the Yom Kippur War. -
79
Egypt's president Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem. President Carter brokers peace and Israel backs out of Sinai. -
Period: to
87-90
Palestinians are angry about the Israelis continuing to occupy the territories so the Palestinians start an uprising.