19481948 Arab–Israeli War Begins

1948 Arab–Israeli War.
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💥 Palestine War and Civil War Begin

Palestine War and Civil War Begin (1947)
PalestineWarCivil WarMiddle EastArab-Israeli Conflict1948 WarConflictViolence

💣 1948 Arab–Israeli War Begins

1948 Arab–Israeli War Begins (1948)
IsraelArab WorldWarMiddle EastConflictPoliticsMilitary1948 War

🇮🇱 State of Israel Formed

The State of Israel is formed, with David Ben-Gurion as its first Prime Minister.
State of Israel Formed (1948)
IsraelMiddle EastWarIndependencePoliticsConflictCreationZionism

🇮🇱 Israel Launches Six-Day War

In response to Egypt's aggression, Israel invades the Sinai Peninsula, beginning the Six-Day War.
Israel Launches Six-Day War (1967)
IsraelEgyptSix-Day WarWarMiddle EastMilitaryConflict1967

⚔️ War of Attrition Begins

Beginning of the War of Attrition.
War of Attrition Begins (1967)
Middle EastWar of AttritionEgyptIsraelConflictMilitaryWar1967

🇵🇸 First Intifada Begins

The First Intifada was waged by Palestinians against the Israeli government.
First Intifada Begins (1987)
PalestineIsraelFirst IntifadaConflictMiddle EastDecolonizationPoliticsCivil Unrest