Arab Israeli Conflict

Israel takes land from Egypt (Sinai Peninsula), Jordan (West Bank & Gaza Strip), and Syria

Israel took complete control of Jerusalem Proved Israel was the dominate country in

the region

Results of the 6 Day War

1973-Egypt and Syria sneak attack◦ 1974: Gain some

land back 1978

◦ Camp David Peace Accords

◦ Egypt gets the Sinai Peninsula back

1970’s

1993◦ Oslo Peace Accords

Yasser Arafat Peace in the near

future 1994

◦ Jordan and Israel Sign a peace treaty Successful

1990s

2001 Ariel Sharon◦ Prime Minister◦ Tensions rise◦ Palestinian uprisings

Called for with drawl of Gaza Strip

2004◦ Yasser Arafat dies◦ Mahmoud Abbas

Tensions continue to rise

2000s

Hamas◦ Want a Palestinian

state◦ Conflicts rising◦ Saudi backing

Today