MIDDLE EAST TIMELINE
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Updated: 21 Aug 2018
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14th May 1948
David Ben-Gurion delivers
Israel's Declaration of
Independance and becomes
the first Prime Minister of
Israel.22nd Feburary 1958
Republic of Egypt
becomes
United Arab Republic18th June 1953
Republic of
Egypt
declared2nd September 1971
United Arab Republic becomes
Arab Republic of Egypt29th September 1961
Syrian Arab Republic Declared17th July 1968
The Ba'ath Party
take power in Iraq29th November 1947
United Nations voted to split Palestine into
two states, One Jewish and One Arab.
The Arabs swore to resist the creation of a
Jewish State, even by war.
The partition plan gave the Jews of Palestine
ownership of a small state within the land
of Israel.
Areas with predominantly Arab
populations, were to become part of the Arab
State. Predominantly Jewish areas were to be
to the Jews (as well as Negev).
Jerusalem was to be internationaled.14th January 1948
Jewish settlements are attacked by Arabs en masse.
However, an elaborate counter attack sees the Jews
defeat the Arabs at Gush Etzion. This can be largely
credited to Ben-Gurions commitment to protecting
Jewish settlements despite military advice.New
event5th June 1967
Six Day War begins
Israel launches an air attack on Egypt, Jordan, and Syria
in response to the request by Egyptian president Nasser
that the UN withdraw its forces from Egyptian territory
and the buildup of Arab armies along Israel's borders.
After 6 days, a cease-fire is declared and Israel occupies
the Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights, Gaza Strip and West Bank.6th September 1972
Munich Massacre; at the 1972
Olympic games in Munich, Palestinian
terrorist group Black September
killed 2 Israeli athletes and took 9
hostage. They demanded the release
of 250 Palestinian and Lebanese
prisoners held in Israel.
The ordeal ends with 5 terrorists
being killed but not before they
executed the remaining 9 hostages.14th May 1948
British withdraw
from Palestine14th May 1948
In response to their declaration of Independance,
Israel is invaded by neighbouring Arab nations who
rejected the partition of Palestine.
This spawned the Israeli War of Independance.
The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) is also formed which
proved to be more efficient and effective than their
Arab enemies.February 24th 1949
An armistice agreement
is reached between Israel
and Egypt. However, no
formal peace treaty is signed.March 23rd 1949
An armistice agreement
is reached between Israel
and Lebanon. However, no
formal peace treaty is signed.April 3rd 1949
An armistice agreement
is reached between Israel
and Jordan. However, no
formal peace treaty is signed.July 20th 1949
An armistice agreement
is reached between Israel
and Syria. However, no
formal peace treaty is signed.1949
Israel increases its original territory by 50%, taking western Galilee,
a broad corridor through central Palestine to Jerusalem, and part of modern Jerusalem.
The new border is called the Green Line. As many as 750,000 Palestinians either flee or are
forced from what was previously Palestine. The Palestinian defeat and exodus is known as the Nakba, or disaster.11th May 1949
Israel's government, with Chaim Weizmann as president
and David Ben-Gurion as prime minister,
is admitted to the UN.26th July 1956
Egypt takes control of
The Suez Canal. An important
trade route.October 29th 1956
Israel launches attack on Egypt's Sinai peninsula
and drives toward Suez Canal.November 6th 1956
A cease-fire, forced by U.S. pressure,
stops British, French, and Israeli advance.June 2nd 1964
The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) is formed.
The group is led by Egypt and the Arab League and is
committed to the dissoulotion of Israel.By purchasing arms through
Communist Czechoslovakia,
The Soviets began supporting
and supplying the Arab Nations.The Americans and Particularly
the French began supporting Israel.November 22nd 1967
The UN Security Council adopts Resolution 242, the "land for peace" formula,
which has been the starting point for further negotiations.April 1969
Violence continues along the Suez Canal
as Egyptian president Gamal Nasser declared
the 1967 cease-fire void along the canal.
The War of Attrition begins. Neither side claims victory,
and a cease-fire is signed in August 1970.October 6th 1973
The fourth and largest Arab-Israeli conflict
begins when Egyptian and Syrian forces
attack Israel as Jews mark Yom Kippur,
holiest day in their calendar.
Initial Arab gains are reversed when a cease-fire
takes effect on November 11.November 20th 1977
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem
to discuss peace agreements and the Knesset,
raising hopes for world peace.March 1978
Following raids from Palestinian guerrilla raids
on Israel from Lebanese territory, Israeli troops
cross the Lebanese border. Troops withdraw later
in June at the hands of the UN.26th March 1979
Egypt and Israel sign a formal peace treaty,
establishing diplomatic and commercial
realations.25th April 1982
Israel completes the return of the Sinai to Egyptian control.June 9th 1982
Peace in the middle east comes to
a sudden end when launch an huge
attack on Southern Lebanon, where
a large number of PLO troops are
stationed. The PLO withdraws their
troops.May 17th 1982
Under mediation from the US, an accord
is reached between Lebanon and Israel.
Israel agrees to withdraw their troopsJune 1985
As per the Israeli-Lebanese accord of 1982,
most of Israel's forces have vacated Lebanon.
However, a small force remains.December 9th 1987
Palestinians living on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
riot against their Israeli rule. Police attempt to crack down
on the riots however Palestinians retaliate.
More than 20,000 people are killed throughout the entire ordeal.October 30th 1991
The Madrid Conference is organised by the US and The Soviet Union.
Israeli, Lebanese, Jordanian, Syrian, and Palestinian leaders
met to establish a framework for peace negotiations.9th April 1948
Jewish Forces Attack the Palestinian Village of Deir YassinGrouping
Israeli Leaders
Periods
David Ben-Gurion is Prime Minister of Israel *FIRST TERM*Moshe Sharett is Prime Minister of IsraelDavid Ben-Gurion is Prime Minister of Israel *SECOND TERM*Levi Eshkol is Prime Minister of IsraelYigal Allon is Prime Minister of IsraelGolda Meir is Prime Minister of IsraelYitzhak Rabin is Prime Minister of IsraelMenachem Begin is Prime Minister of IsraelYitzhak Shamir is Prime Minister of Israel *FIRST TERM*Shimon Peres is Prime Minister of IsraelYitzhak Shamier is Prime Minister of Israel *SECOND TERM*Chaim Weizmann is President of IsraelYitzhak Ben-Zvi is President of IsraelZalman Shazar is President of IsraelEphraim Katzir is President of IsraelYitzhak Navon is President of IsraelChaim Herzog is President of IsraelEgyptian Presidents
Periods
Muhammad Naguib is President of The Republic of EgyptRevolutionary Command Council leads The Republic of EgyptGamal Abdel Nasser is President of The Republic of EgyptGamal Abdel Nasser is now president of the United Arab RepublicAnwar Sadat is President of The United Arab RepublicAnwar Sadat is now President of the Arab Republic of EgyptHosni Mubarak is president of the Arab Republic of EgyptSufi Abu Taleb acts as an interim President of the Arab Republic of Egypt after Anwar Sadat is assassinatedSyrian Presidents
Periods
Shukri al-Quwatli is President of The Syrian RepublicHusni al-Za'im is President of The Syrian RepublicSami al-Hinnawi is President of The Syrian RepublicHashim al-Atassi is President of The Syrian RepublicAdib Shisakli is President of The Syrian RepublicFawzi Selu is President of The Syrian RepublicAdib Shishakli is President of The Syrian Republic *SECOND TERM*Maamun al-Kuzbari is President of The Syrian RepublicHashim al-Atassi is President of The Syrian Republic *SECOND TERM*Shukri al-Quwatli is President of The Syrian RepublicGamal Abdel Nasser is now president of the United Arab RepublicMaamum al-Kuzbari is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicIzzat al-Nuss is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicNazim al-Kudsi is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicLu'ay al-Atassi is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicAmin al-Hafiz is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicNureddin al-Atassi is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicHafez al-Assad is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicAhmad al-Khatib is President of the Syrian Arab RepublicIraqi Presidents
Periods
Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i is president of the Iraqi RepublicAbdul Salam Arif is president of the Iraqi RepublicAbd ar-Rahman al-Bazzaz is president of the Iraqi RepublicAbdul Rahman Arif is president of the Iraqi RepublicAhmed Hassan al-Bakr is president of the Iraqi Republic under the Ba'ath partySaddam Hussein is president of the Iraqi Republic under the Ba'ath partyIranian Presidents
Group of events
British Prime Ministers
Leaders of The Soviet Union (USSR)
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