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== Arab–Israeli Conflict == | |||
The '''Arab–Israeli conflict''' refers to the political tension, military conflicts, and disputes between a number of [[Arab countries]] and [[Israel]]. The roots of the conflict are complex and involve historical, religious, and political factors. | |||
=== Historical Background === | |||
The origins of the Arab–Israeli conflict can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of [[Zionism]] and [[Arab nationalism]]. The [[Balfour Declaration]] of 1917, issued by the [[United Kingdom]], expressed support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in [[Palestine (region)|Palestine]], which was then part of the [[Ottoman Empire]] and later a [[British Mandate]]. | |||
The increasing immigration of [[Jews]] to Palestine and the subsequent establishment of Jewish settlements led to tensions with the Arab population. The conflict intensified after the [[United Nations]] proposed the [[United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine|partition of Palestine]] in 1947, which was accepted by the Jewish leadership but rejected by the Arab states. | |||
=== Major Conflicts === | |||
==== 1948 Arab–Israeli War ==== | |||
Following the [[Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel]] on May 14, 1948, neighboring Arab states invaded the newly declared state, leading to the [[1948 Arab–Israeli War]]. The war resulted in a significant territorial expansion for Israel and the displacement of a large number of [[Palestinian refugees]]. | |||
==== Suez Crisis ==== | |||
In 1956, the [[Suez Crisis]] erupted when Israel, along with the United Kingdom and France, invaded [[Egypt]] following Egyptian President [[Gamal Abdel Nasser]]'s nationalization of the [[Suez Canal]]. The conflict ended with a withdrawal of invading forces and a United Nations peacekeeping presence in the Sinai Peninsula. | |||
==== Six-Day War ==== | |||
The [[Six-Day War]] of 1967 was a pivotal conflict in which Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel captured the [[Gaza Strip]], [[West Bank]], [[East Jerusalem]], [[Sinai Peninsula]], and the [[Golan Heights]]. The war significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of the region. | |||
==== Yom Kippur War ==== | |||
In 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holiday of [[Yom Kippur]], leading to the [[Yom Kippur War]]. The conflict ended with a ceasefire and subsequent disengagement agreements. | |||
=== Peace Efforts === | |||
==== Camp David Accords ==== | |||
The [[Camp David Accords]] of 1978, brokered by U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]], led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1979. Egypt became the first Arab country to officially recognize Israel. | |||
==== Oslo Accords ==== | |||
The [[Oslo Accords]] of the 1990s were a series of agreements between Israel and the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]] (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace process and the establishment of a [[Palestinian state]]. | |||
==== Recent Developments ==== | |||
In recent years, the conflict has seen various attempts at negotiation and peace, including the [[Abraham Accords]] in 2020, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the [[United Arab Emirates]] and [[Bahrain]]. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[History of Israel]] | |||
* [[Palestinian territories]] | |||
* [[Arab League]] | |||
* [[Israeli–Palestinian conflict]] | |||
* [[Middle East peace process]] | |||
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Arab–Israeli Conflict[edit]
The Arab–Israeli conflict refers to the political tension, military conflicts, and disputes between a number of Arab countries and Israel. The roots of the conflict are complex and involve historical, religious, and political factors.
Historical Background[edit]
The origins of the Arab–Israeli conflict can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of Zionism and Arab nationalism. The Balfour Declaration of 1917, issued by the United Kingdom, expressed support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire and later a British Mandate.
The increasing immigration of Jews to Palestine and the subsequent establishment of Jewish settlements led to tensions with the Arab population. The conflict intensified after the United Nations proposed the partition of Palestine in 1947, which was accepted by the Jewish leadership but rejected by the Arab states.
Major Conflicts[edit]
1948 Arab–Israeli War[edit]
Following the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, neighboring Arab states invaded the newly declared state, leading to the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. The war resulted in a significant territorial expansion for Israel and the displacement of a large number of Palestinian refugees.
Suez Crisis[edit]
In 1956, the Suez Crisis erupted when Israel, along with the United Kingdom and France, invaded Egypt following Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal. The conflict ended with a withdrawal of invading forces and a United Nations peacekeeping presence in the Sinai Peninsula.
Six-Day War[edit]
The Six-Day War of 1967 was a pivotal conflict in which Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. Israel captured the Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, Sinai Peninsula, and the Golan Heights. The war significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of the region.
Yom Kippur War[edit]
In 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, leading to the Yom Kippur War. The conflict ended with a ceasefire and subsequent disengagement agreements.
Peace Efforts[edit]
Camp David Accords[edit]
The Camp David Accords of 1978, brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1979. Egypt became the first Arab country to officially recognize Israel.
Oslo Accords[edit]
The Oslo Accords of the 1990s were a series of agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace process and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Recent Developments[edit]
In recent years, the conflict has seen various attempts at negotiation and peace, including the Abraham Accords in 2020, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
