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Arab Israeli Conflict. Results of the 6 Day War. Israel takes land from Egypt (Sinai Peninsula), Jordan (West Bank & Gaza Strip), and Syria Israel took complete control of Jerusalem Proved Israel was the dominate country in the region. 1970’s . 1973-Egypt and Syria sneak attack
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Results of the 6 Day War • Israel takes land from Egypt (Sinai Peninsula), Jordan (West Bank & Gaza Strip), and Syria • Israel took complete control of Jerusalem • Proved Israel was the dominate country in the region
1970’s • 1973-Egypt and Syria sneak attack • 1974: Gain some land back • 1978 • Camp David Peace Accords • Egypt gets the Sinai Peninsula back
1990s • 1993 • Oslo Peace Accords • Yasser Arafat • Peace in the near future • 1994 • Jordan and Israel • Sign a peace treaty • Successful
2000s • 2001 Ariel Sharon • Prime Minister • Tensions rise • Palestinian uprisings • Called for with drawl of Gaza Strip • 2004 • Yasser Arafat dies • MahmoudAbbas • Tensions continue to rise
Today • Hamas • Want a Palestinian state • Conflicts rising • Saudi backing