Israel
Historical Events
1917 - Balfour Declaration
Britain formally endorsed the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
1947 - UN Partition Plan
The United Nations proposed partitioning Mandatory Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.
1948 - Israel's Declaration of Independence
Israel declared its independence at the end of the British Mandate on May 14.
1949 - Armistice Agreements
After the Arab-Israeli War, armistice agreements left Israel with territory beyond the UN plan.
1967 - Six-Day War
Israel occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights after a swift military victory.
1979 - Peace Treaty with Egypt
Israel signed a peace treaty with Egypt, the first with an Arab country.
1994 - Peace Treaty with Jordan
Israel normalized relations with Jordan through a formal peace treaty.
1993 - Oslo Accords
The accords established mutual recognition and limited Palestinian self-rule.
2020 - Abraham Accords
Israel normalized relations with several Arab states, promoting peace in the region.
2023 - October 7 Attacks
Israel commenced military actions in Gaza following significant attacks, leading to international condemnation.