A comprehensive journey through significant events in the history of Palestine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The First Zionist Congress is held in Basel, Switzerland, promoting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Letters exchanged between British High Commissioner McMahon and Sharif Hussein of Mecca discuss Arab independence in exchange for support against the Ottoman Empire.
Secret agreement between Britain and France outlining proposed spheres of influence in the Middle East after World War I.
British government issues a statement supporting the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.
Allied Powers allocate former Ottoman territories, assigning the Mandate for Palestine to Britain.
The League of Nations formalizes British administration over Palestine, incorporating the Balfour Declaration.
Widespread Arab uprising against British colonial rule and mass Jewish immigration.
United Nations proposes partitioning Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem under international control.
State of Israel declares independence; ensuing war leads to displacement of many Palestinians, known as the Nakba ("catastrophe").
Israel, the UK, and France attack Egypt following nationalization of the Suez Canal; conflict impacts regional dynamics.
The Palestine Liberation Organization is established to represent the Palestinian people and their national interests.
Israel fights neighboring Arab countries; gains control of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights.
Egypt and Syria launch a surprise attack on Israel during Yom Kippur; leads to changes in territorial control and diplomacy.
The United Nations grants the PLO observer status, acknowledging it as the representative of the Palestinian people.
Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation begins in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israel and the PLO sign a peace agreement aiming for a two-state solution; establishes the Palestinian Authority.
Renewed Palestinian uprising leads to increased violence and tension in the region.
Israel unilaterally withdraws its settlers and military from the Gaza Strip.
Hamas wins the Palestinian legislative elections, leading to internal political divisions.
Conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza results in significant casualties and infrastructure damage.
United Nations General Assembly votes to recognize Palestine as a non-member observer state.
Another escalation between Israel and Hamas leads to Operation Protective Edge in Gaza.
The United States announces recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, leading to international reactions.
The United States relocates its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Mass protests by Palestinians at the Gaza-Israel border demand the right of return and an end to the blockade.
Israel normalizes relations with UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco; impacts regional alliances.
Escalation of violence following tensions in Jerusalem leads to widespread conflict in Gaza.
International community calls for renewed negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.