4. ¤ Inconsistent borders ¤ Constant invasions by outside Arabs ¤ Founding of three most prominent religions ¤ Occupancy of mostly Arabs post-invasion ¤ Jewish state in 1948 ¤ Arab and Jewish hostilities after

6. o Britain attempts peaceable boundaries o Balfour Declaration: Jewish home in Palestine o “Mandate” (made a colony o Syria and Lebanon under mandate of France o Palestine and Iraq become British mandates o 1923-1948 o Britain attempts peaceable boundaries o Balfour Declaration: Jewish home in Palestine o “Mandate” (made a colony o Syria and Lebanon under mandate of France o Palestine and Iraq become British mandates o 1923-1948

7. 1947 Britain gives UN power over Israel Unanimous vote for Israeli independence Approved November 29, 1947 Made Jewish, Arab state; international zone Accepted by Jews/rejected by Arabs

9. Britain finally relents control Israel declares independence May 14, 1948 Arab terror intensifies Immediate Arab invasion same day as declaration Israel fought, US aid until victory

11. Israel Menachem Begin Prime Minister 1977-1992 Egypt Muhammed Anwar al-Sadat President 1970-1981

12. o Sadat welcomed to Jerusalem by Begin o Begin visits Ismailia, Egypt o Both leaders propose peace o Opportunity shown to world o Official negotiations set o Meeting at Camp David

14. Between Israel and any nation Respect for Sovereignty Territorial integrity, political independence, every state Secure, recognized boundaries with no threats Normal relations Agree to special security arrangements

17. o Some say peace remains o Biased reports state Israel refuses peace o Suicide bombings and attacks still occur o Arabs want Israeli territory o Israel leads attacks in defense o Many believe peace is unreachable

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