Thursday, October 18, 2007

#3: Great Britain gave up their responsibility of the issue over to the UN due to the growing violence of underground Jewish groups. The UN agreed on a proposal to partition Palestine, which the Palestinians rejected. Israel declared independence and created their own state which Arabs invaded.

#4:In 1967 both Arab states and Egypt, Syria, and Jordon were planning on attacking the new state of Israel. But critics say that these countries did not make the first move towards violence. The 6 Days war occur ed and Israel captured more land and defeated all enemies.

#5:In 1973 Egypt and Syria had a surprise attach against Israel. This caused the Israeli leaders to realize the need to negotiate with the Arab leaders due to the strength of the attack. Both the PLO and Arab leaders showed first signs in the want to settle disputes.

#6:In 1987 Palestinians were tired of living under Israeli occupation and broke into rebellion. The Israeli government was divided-their Prime Minister who eventually sympathized with the Palestinians and Defense Minister. More Israelis eventually decided that there was a need for peace with Palestine. The Oslo peace agreement was signed by both Palestinians and Israelis in America.

#7:Oslo peace agreement did not work due to an assassination of Israeli Prime Minister and a series of suicide bombings. Clinton tried a final attempt at peace, bringing both Palestinian and Israeli leaders. This did not suceed.

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