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United Nations Partition Plan
When the UN general assembly decided to make Jerusalem an international city. It made Israel a country. -
The PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) was Formed
The stated goal was the "liberation of Palestine" through armed struggle. Its violence was aimed at Israel. -
The Six Day War
Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. It happened after Nasser declared that he was gonna annihilate the Jewish state. They forged militaries. -
"Yom Kippur War" Started.
Egypt launched a sudden attack on Israel. Then Syria began attacking Israel. The U.S.A wouldn't let Israel be defeated, but the U.S.S.R wouldn't allow the Egyptians to be deafened. The war ended with a cease-fire. -
Israel Invades Southern Lebanon
They attacked in response to PLO attack. When the PLO attacked, it left many dead and wounded. Israel attacked most of the southern part of the country except Tyre and the area surrounding it. -
Israel and Lebanon Sign Peace Agreement
Israel and Lebanon agreed not to fight. Israel was to withdraw its forces to a distance of forty to forty-five kilometers. -
Hamas Carries out First Suicide Bombing Attack Within Israel
A member of the Hamas organization blew his car up beside an Israeli bus parked near the Mechola settlement in Jordan Vally. -
The Cairo Agreement was Signed
Israel and Palestine signed the Cairo Agreement. IT was the agreement on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho area. -
Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin Assassinated
The Prime Minister that lead Israel in victory in 1967 was shot dead. He was shot while entering his car. A 27 year old Israeli law student had done it and acted alone. -
U.S. Publishes "Road Map" towards a Middle East Peace
It was developed by the U.S., but with the cooperation of Russia, the European Union, and the United Nations. They worked together to make it, and make it more advanced. -
Hamas and Fatah Announce Agreement to Form a Unity Government
They were making a new attempt to overcome a seven-year split. It had left them divided between two governments. They didn't know if it would work, because the previous plans hadn't. -
United States Commits $38 Billion to Military Assistance for Israel
The amount was given over ten years. The U.S. and Israel signed a new security agreement with Israel. They were to give $38 billion to the Israeli military over ten years.
