The Timeline of Israel

By neon.meg

  • First Arab Israeli War Ends

    First Arab Israeli War ends. Armistice agreement leaves Israel with more territory including Western Jerusalem. Arabs were upset about this because they lost more land.

  • Permanent government

    A permanent government takes office in Israel following popular elections.

  • The United States recognizes Israel

    The United States recognizes Israel on a de jure basis.

  • Israel admitted to United Nations

    Israel admitted to United Nations as 59th member.

  • Israel launches a pre-emptive attack on Egypt

  • Member of the European Common Market

    Israel becomes an associate member of the European Common Market.

  • Israel Air Force destroys Iraqi nuclear reactor

    Israel Air Force destroys Iraqi nuclear reactor just before it is to become operative.

  • Free Trade Agreement

    Free Trade Agreement signed with the United States

  • Jordan and Israel sign peace treaty.

    Jordan and Israel are now at peace with each-other.

  • Israel celebrates 60th anniversary