1990 ⟶ Iraq Invades Kuwait and Attacks Israel with Scud Missiles

Iraq invades Kuwait, triggering a war between Iraq and Allie...
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🚢 1956 Suez War: Egypt Blocks Aqaba and the Suez Canal

The 1956 Suez War Egypt blockades the Gulf of Aqaba, and closes the Suez canal to Israeli shipping. Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser calls for the destruction of Israel. Israel, England, and France go to war and force Egypt to end the blockade of Aqaba, and open the canal to all nations.⟶
1956 Suez War: Egypt Blocks Aqaba and the Suez Canal (1956)
Suez CrisisSuez CanalBlockadeWarEgyptIsraelFranceUnited KingdomInternational RelationsGeopolitics
EgyptEgyptIsraelIsraelUnited KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance

🚀 Iraq Invades Kuwait and Attacks Israel with Scud Missiles

Iraq invades Kuwait, triggering a war between Iraq and Allied United Nations forces. Israel is hit by 39 Scud missiles from Iraq.⟶
Iraq Invades Kuwait and Attacks Israel with Scud Missiles (1990)
Gulf WarScud MissilesWarMiddle East ConflictMilitary1990sIraqi Invasion of KuwaitInternational RelationsGeopoliticsSecurity
IraqIraqKuwaitKuwaitIsraelIsrael

🕊️ Madrid Peace Conference Opens

The Madrid Peace Conference opens in Spain, sponsored by the United States and the Soviet Union.⟶
Madrid Peace Conference Opens (1991)
Peace ProcessMiddle East ConflictDiplomacyUnited NationsNegotiation1990sIsraeli-Palestinian ConflictInternational RelationsUnited StatesSoviet Union
SpainSpainIsraelIsraelPalestinePalestine

⚔️ 1982 Lebanon War Continues

1982 Lebanon War with Syria and Lebanon against Israel.⟶
1982 Lebanon War Continues (1991)
Lebanon WarWarMiddle East ConflictMilitary1980sSyriaIsrael Defense ForcesGeopoliticsIsraeli-Palestinian ConflictSecurity
IsraelIsraelLebanonLebanonSyriaSyria