Palestinian Genocide

Zionism movement begins

1897

Movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine

The Balfour Declaration

Nov 2, 1917

The Balfour Declaration is issued, which promised British support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in British Palestine.

The establishment of the State of Israel

May 14, 1948

Declaration of Independence by Jewish leaders, ending the British mandate in Palestine

Arab-Israeli War

May 15, 1948

Began right after the establishment of the State of Israel. Resulted in the displacement of thousands of Palestinians.

The Suez Crisis

Oct 29, 1956

The Suez Crisis was a conflict between Israel, Egypt, France, and Britain over control of the Suez Canal. Israel managed to capture the Sinai Peninsula during this.

Yom Kippur War

Oct 6, 1973

Surprise attack by Egypt and Syria on Israel. This happened on Yom Kippur, which led to a month-long conflict.

Six Day War

Jun 5, 1976

Results in Israel gaining territory 4 times its size, occupying the West Bank and Gaza.

Camp David Accords

Sep 17, 1978

Peace agreement between Israel and Egypt, arranged by the US and signed by the Israeli Prime Minister and the Egyptian President Anwar Sadat

First Intifada

Dec 8, 1987

Palestinian violent uprising against Israeli occupation in the Gaza strip and the West Bank.

The Olso Accords

Sep 13, 1993

Set of agreememts between Israel and Palestine Liberation Organization, aimed to make peace for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Second Intifada

Sep 28, 2000

Lasted a period of 5 years, with increased violence and bloodshed. It was sparked after the collapse of the peace negotiations.