The Arab-Israeli Conflict from 1979-2000

Camp David Accords

1979 agreement reducing tensions between Israel and Egypt.

PLO

Palestine Liberation Organization, representing Palestinian interests.

Intifada

Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation.

Hamas

Islamic militant group opposing the PLO's approach.

Oslo Accords

1993 agreements recognizing Israel and granting Palestinian self-rule.

Second Intifada

Palestinian uprising beginning in September 2000.

Lebanon War

Conflict contributing to regional instability in the 1980s.

Yasir Arafat

Leader of the PLO during the Oslo Accords.

Yitzhak Rabin

Israeli Prime Minister who signed the Oslo Accords.

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

Group launching attacks against Israel in 1987.

Golan Heights

Disputed territory between Syria and Israel.

Boycotts

Palestinian strategy against Israeli goods during intifadas.

Diplomatic efforts

US initiatives to mediate between Israel and Arab states.

Terrorism escalation

Increase in violence from Palestinian groups against Israelis.

Ariel Sharon

Israeli leader associated with the Second Intifada.

Limited self-rule

Autonomy granted to Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza.

Stone-throwing

Symbolic act of resistance during the first intifada.

Suicide bombers

Palestinian militants targeting civilians in Israel.

Jordan-Israel peace

1994 agreement normalizing relations between the two nations.

Consular ties

Diplomatic relations established by Tunisia and Morocco with Israel.

Israeli occupation

Control of Palestinian territories by Israel since 1967.