NPR: Sections 3-7

Section 3:
After the end of WWII, the Zionist movement took full force. As the European Jews migrated to the Middle East, their British support became weak, to the point that it didn't exist. The U.N. attempted to take control of the issue by declaring a new state of Israel and Palestine. The Palestinians rejected the idea and War broke out. Israel took on the surrounding Arab nations, defeated them, and created a new generation of Palestinian refugees.

Section 4:
In 1967 the Six-Day War between Israel and the combined forces of Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, occurred. In this war, Israel beat the snot out of their enemies and took control of the Sinai territory, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Golan Heights. All these territories became occupied and the Arabs there were now under Israeli control, creating more refugees.

Section 5:

In the early 70's it became clear after attacks on Arabs and Israeli es, that talks of peace and compromise were needed. Israel signed a Peace Treaty with Egypt which lead for to a change in the Palestinians attitudes. Led by Yassir Arafat, the PLO began to take a more diplomatic approach towards their relations with Israel, at least for the time being.

Section 6:

In 1987, after 20 years of Israeli rule, all out fighting occurred between the Palestinians and Israel. This continued for 5 years. During this time Israel was spilt between leaders, one who favored extermination and one who favored talking. In 1992 PM Rabin reached a peace agreement with the PLO, the Oslo peace agreement of 1993. (signed on the White House Front Lawn)

Section 7:

The talks of the early 90's never really got anywhere. PM Rabin was assinated by the extremist Israelis. Hamas heated up their suicide attacks and negotiations between both sides ceased to exist. Today the intensity of fighting is higher then ever.