The British government expresses support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.

The United Nations proposes dividing Palestine into a Jewish and an Arab state. Jews accept; Arabs reject.

Israel declares independence. Arab-Israeli war breaks out immediately.

Over 700,000 Palestinians are displaced or flee from their homes during the war.

Israel captures Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. These territories remain under occupation.

Egypt and Syria attack Israel. Leads to a ceasefire and future peace negotiations.

Egypt becomes the first Arab country to recognize Israel. Palestine is excluded from the talks.

Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation begins in Gaza and the West Bank.

Israel and the PLO recognize each other. The Palestinian Authority is established for limited self-rule.

The peace process is expanded, but Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is assassinated by an Israeli extremist.

Following failed peace talks, a more violent Palestinian uprising begins.

Israel removes settlers and military from Gaza but retains control of borders, air, and sea.

Hamas takes control of Gaza, leading to a political split from the West Bank (Fatah).

Israel launches a major military operation in Gaza after rocket attacks from Hamas.

The United Nations grants Palestine non-member observer state status.

Another deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas, with thousands killed, mostly Palestinians.

Sparks global controversy and Palestinian protests.

Several Arab nations normalize ties with Israel, leaving Palestinians feeling abandoned.

Tensions in East Jerusalem spark another round of violence and rocket attacks.