Arab–Israeli conflict

May 15, 1948 · Middle East

The conflict between Israel and Arab states began with the 1948 war after Israel declared independence. It continued with wars in 1956, 1967, 1973 and 1982, and peace treaties with some states.

Israel

Arab states

Other

Strength and losses

Killed
c. 74,000
Deaths
c. 92,000
Civilian deaths
c. 18,000

Battles and events 27

Key events

1949 1 event
1956 1 event
1964 1 event
1967 2 events
1970 1 event
1972 1 event
1973 1 event
1975 1 event
1981 1 event
1982 1 event
1985 2 events
1991 2 events
1993 1 event
  • Operation Accountability July 25–31, 1993 · Ceasefire on civilian targets; much of Lebanese infrastructure destroyed
1996 1 event
2004 2 events
2006 1 event
2007 1 event
2012 1 event
2018 2 events
2019 1 event
2024 1 event
2025 1 event

Before and after

Led to
1948 Palestinian expulsion and flight 1948

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Arab–Israeli conflict

Also involved 1