Zionism - Jewish nationalist movement that has had as its goal the creation and support of a Jewish national state in Palestine, the ancient homeland of the Jews
Palestine - Region where Arab-Israeli Conflict originated.
Sinai Peninsula - "a strategic gem" whose border is the Suez Canal.
West Bank -
Gaza Strip -
Golan Heights -
Temple Mount -
Jerusalem -
Six Day WarVarious attacks against Israel over a six day period. Syria was used as a base, Egypt closed a port off to Israel. War ended after an order of a cease-fire, but Israel gained control of Gaza, Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights, West Bank and East Jerusalem. War was a success for Israel, giving them power and authority in region.
IDFAn Israeli military group that defeated Egypt, Syria and Iraq in 1973 War.
Camp David Accords
Egypt and Israel arrange a peace agreement with US present to mediate. Egypt agrees to recognize Israel as an Independent State.