HISTORIC TIMELINE
Britain formally endorsed the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
The United Nations proposed partitioning Mandatory Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.
Israel declared its independence at the end of the British Mandate on May 14.
After the Arab-Israeli War, armistice agreements left Israel with territory beyond the UN plan.
Israel occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights after a swift military victory.
Israel signed a peace treaty with Egypt, the first with an Arab country.
Israel normalized relations with Jordan through a formal peace treaty.
The accords established mutual recognition and limited Palestinian self-rule.
Israel normalized relations with several Arab states, promoting peace in the region.
Israel commenced military actions in Gaza following significant attacks, leading to international condemnation.