Timeline

The arab spring

2011 BCE

Before 2011, no Arab state had a democratic government. Beginning in Tunisia, citizens began to protest against the autocratic and oppressive governments. The long-term impact of the ongoing changed in Arab nations on the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process is not yet cleared.

Gaza flotilla incident

2010 BCE

After hamas seized control from the palestine authority, israel and egypt began a blockade of gaza. The required all goods to be inspected before entering Gaza to prevent hamas from smuggling in weapons. Israel states that its action were justified and instead expressed regret at the loss of life. This had led to a severe deterioration in the relationship between israel and Turkey, which had been allies

The Gaza war

2008 BCE

Between December 27 2008 to January 18 2009, israel attacked Hamas targets in Gaza in an attempt to stop rocket attacks on southern israel and to disrupt terrorist infrastructure and weapon smuggling. Hundreds of militants were killed. But because Hamas was based in and launched attacks from urban areas, there were also much civilian casualties and Gaza’s builing and economy were heavily damaged.

The battle of Gaza

2007 BCE

There was always a conflict between Hamas and the PLO Fatah since Hamas won the Palestine election in Jan. 2006. In June 2007, Hamas militants attacked Fatah members throughout Gaza. The palestine authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, dissolved the Hamas government. Thee are in effect two palestine governments; Hamas and the palestine. Western sanctions to the palestinian authority were lifter after the hamas government was dissolved.

Hamas is elected

2006 BCE

He was elected in January 2006. Some believe he won because they saw the previous speculation as corrupt. He called for the destruction of Israel and the killing of Jews. The group claimed responsibility for many terrorist attack. As a result of the election, many Western nations imposed sanctions and suspended aid to the Palestinian Authority. But they also declared that these sanctions would be lifted once Hamas recognize Israel’s right to exist.

The 2006 lebanon war

2006 BCE

Hezbollah is a radical Islamist organization committed to destroying israel. On July 11,2006 it crossed the lebanon-israel border and attacked an Israeli army unit, killing eight soldiers and kidnapping two more who were later murdered. Loss of civilian lives as well as property damage when israel retaliated. Israel also damaged lebanon’ transportation infrastructure. In an attempt to prevent Hezbollah from supplying and redeploying.

Israel Disengages from Gaza

2005 BCE

The prime minister moved ahead with the policy of “Disengages” or the physical separation of Israel from Palestine. Also demanded that they withdraw from the Gaza Strip. The Israeli citizens who lived there did not want to leave. They removed themselves which meant Palestine had to govern themselves. Since then the number of rockets fired by terrorist from Gaza into Israel had increased dramatically.

The roadmap for peace is proposed

2003 BCE

A plan of peace proposed in 2003 by the “quarter” the US, Russia, European Union, United Nation. By November 27, 2007 the principles were reaffirmed but there still had not been significant progress.

Israel begins constructing the west bank barrier

2002 BCE

Israel decided to build a security barrier that would separate citizens from terrorist groups in the west bank. After the wall was put up it divided some citizens from their land and places of work causing them to wait in check points to pass.

Arab peace initiative is proposed

2002 BCE

During the Beirut summit of the Arab League, the king proposed a peace initiative that was endorsed by members of the Arab League. The proposal is viewed by some as au major breakthrough because previously most Arab nations had ruled out of peace, recognition and even negotiations with israel.

The Camp David Summit

2000 BCE

When Bill Clinton brought Israeli prime minister and Palestine president to camp david it was the first real attempt to the final status agreement of Israel and Palestine. They didn’t agree and created an independent palestine. The goal 2 states living in peace was not achieved and further conflict ensured.

The Second Intifada

2000 BCE

Many israelis claimed that General Sharon’s visit was a pretext for violence, not its cause. The result of the failed process has been a prolonged condition of misery for both people’s.

Israel and Jordan sign a Peace Treaty

1994 BCE

The 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the united states let au difficult, successful process to help Jordan and Israel achieve peace. Trade, business relations, tourism, cultural exchanges between the 2 nations have increased ever since the sign in 1994.

The Oslo Accord

1993 BCE

The oslo accords were a set of agreements that began in 1993 when Israel and the PLO signed a declaration of principles. It led to the creation of the Palestinian Authority, which had responsibility for administering the territory under control.

The 1982 Lebanon War

1982 BCE

Israel launched an attack on PLO militants stationed in Lebanon. Israeli troops advanced as far as Beirut and succeeded in expelling the PLO leadership from Lebanon to Tunisia. Until 2000, it maintained a military presence in a section of southern Lebanon that served as a buffer zone. Renewed terrorist attacks from southern Lebanon led to the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

Egypt and Israel Sign a Peace Agreement

1979 BCE

Egypt became the first Arab country to recognize Israel and to enter into a peace treaty with it. Israel returned to Egypt all of the Sinai that had been captured during the 1967 war and removed Jewish families from the homes they had established there. This agreement became a model for Israel’s “land for peace” policy.

The October War or Yom Kippur War

1973 BCE

Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Israelis managed to push back the attack. 1973 War reinforced the strategic importance of the buffer zones. After the war, Israel retained the territories captured in 1967, but did not keep the additional land.

Six Day War or The 1967 War

1967 BCE

Egypt blockaded Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Syria & Iraq moved troops to Israel’s borders and made threatening statements. Israel launched a preemptive strike. Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, the Golan Heights from Syria, and the Gaza Strip and all of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. More Palestinians and Jews became refugees. Terrorism became more common.

Attrition Battles

1967 BCE

Egypt began small-scale attacks against Israeli positions. PLO attacked Israeli military personnel. Israel gained land from Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Jerusalem remained unified city with all religions having access to holy sites.

Settlement Construction Begins

1967 BCE

The first settlements were intended to act as security outposts and to prevent attacks on major population centers. Israeli government approved the building of settlements in the Sinai, Gaza. Settlements were built on the sites of Jewish villages and had been destroyed by Arab forces during 1967 War.

1948 War

1948 BCE

Israel Declared Independence. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq attacked Israel. Israel gained land. Egypt gained the Gaza Strip and Jordan gained the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Jews became refugees.