Israel History

History of Israel: Key events Israel has experienced a tumultuous and often violent existence over its 60 years as a nation. Click on the links below to watch and read key events in its history since its creation in 1948.



1948
The State of Israel is founded
Israel declares independence as British leave Palestine



1956
The Sinai campaign
Secret ploy to thwart Egyptian blockade backfires



1967
The Six-Day War
Israel extends its territory dramatically after strike





1973
October War
Egypt in surprise attack over Suez on Yom Kippur





1977 - 1979
Egyptian-Israeli peace
Agreement over Sinai signals end to 30 years of war





1982
Lebanon invasion
Israel turns attention to Palestinian targets



1987
First Intifada
Palestinians revolt against Israeli rule



1993
Oslo agreement
PLO eyes political benefits of two-state solution





2000
Second Intifada
Peace talks fail and trigger fresh bloodshed



2005
Gaza withdrawal
Wall goes up as Israel pulls out of Gaza





2006
Lebanon war
Ambush sparks new conflict with Hezbollah





2008
Israel now
Democratic, prosperous, but still on a knife-edge



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