Last updated on October 11th, 2023 at 03:27 pm
Israel, a nation born in the midst of turmoil, has had a turbulent history marked by numerous wars and conflicts. From its War of Independence in 1947-1949 to the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis, the region has witnessed decades of tension and violence. In this article, we will provide an overview of the wars involving Israel, the parties involved, and the historical context of each conflict.
| War | Duration | Parties Involved |
|---|---|---|
| War of Independence (1947-1949) 🇮🇱 | 1947-1949 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇪🇬 Egypt – 🇮🇶 Iraq – 🇯🇴 Jordan – 🇸🇾 Syria – 🇱🇧 Lebanon – 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – 🇾🇪 Yemen – 🇵🇸 Palestinian forces |
| Sinai War (1956) 🇮🇱 | 1956 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – 🇫🇷 France – 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Six-Day War (1967) 🇮🇱 | 1967 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇪🇬 Egypt – 🇸🇾 Syria – 🇯🇴 Jordan – 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| War of Attrition (1967-1970) 🇮🇱 | 1967-1970 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇪🇬 Egypt – ☭ Soviet Union – 🇵🇸 Palestinian factions – 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| Yom Kippur War (1973) 🇮🇱 | 1973 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇪🇬 Egypt – 🇸🇾 Syria – 🇯🇴 Jordan – 🇮🇶 Iraq – 🇩🇿 Algeria – 🇲🇦 Morocco – 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Operation Litani (1978) 🇮🇱 | 1978 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇱🇧 Lebanon (Free Lebanon Army) – 🇵🇸 Palestinian factions |
| First Lebanon War (1982-1985) 🇮🇱 | 1982-1985 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇱🇧 Lebanon (South Lebanon Army) – 🇵🇸 Palestinian factions – 🇸🇾 Syria – 🇱🇧 Lebanon (Amal, Jammoul) |
| Security Zone Campaign (1985-2000) 🇮🇱 | 1985-2000 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇱🇧 Lebanon (South Lebanon Army) – 🇱🇧 Lebanon (Amal, Jammoul, Hezbollah) |
| First Intifada (1987-1993) 🇮🇱 | 1987-1993 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Palestinian uprising (UNLU, Hamas) |
| Second Intifada (2000-2005) 🇮🇱 | 2000-2005 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Palestinian Authority (PA), Hamas |
| Second Lebanon War (2006) 🇮🇱 | 2006 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇱🇧 Lebanon (Hezbollah) |
| Operation Cast Lead (2008-2009) 🇮🇱 | 2008-2009 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Gaza (Hamas) |
| Operation Pillar of Defense (2012) 🇮🇱 | 2012 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Gaza (Hamas) |
| Operation Protective Edge (2014) 🇮🇱 | 2014 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Gaza (Hamas) |
| Israel-Palestine crisis (2021) 🇮🇱 | 2021 | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Gaza (Hamas) |
| Israel-Palestine crisis (2023-) 🇮🇱 | Ongoing | 🇮🇱 Israel – 🇵🇸 Gaza (Hamas) |
These conflicts have shaped the history of Israel and the wider Middle East, leaving a legacy of complex political, social, and humanitarian challenges. The quest for a lasting peace in the region remains an ongoing struggle, with international efforts aimed at finding a resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
