Nakba History Timeline and Biographies | History Timeline Generator

1947

UN Partition Plan

The United Nations proposed a plan to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, which was accepted by the Jewish community but rejected by the Arab community. This set the stage for conflict and eventual displacement.

1948

Declaration of the State of Israel

On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel was declared, leading to immediate military conflict with neighboring Arab states and the beginning of the Nakba.

1948

Deir Yassin Massacre

In April 1948, the Deir Yassin massacre saw over 100 Palestinian villagers killed by Zionist paramilitary groups, contributing to widespread fear and the exodus of Palestinians.

1948

Fall of Haifa

In April 1948, the city of Haifa fell to Jewish forces, leading to the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians.

1948

Lydda and Ramle Exodus

In July 1948, the cities of Lydda and Ramle were captured by Israeli forces, resulting in the forced expulsion of around 50,000 Palestinian residents.

1948

UN Resolution 194

In December 1948, the United Nations passed Resolution 194, which called for the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and for compensation for those choosing not to return.

1949

Armistice Agreements

In 1949, armistice agreements were signed between Israel and neighboring Arab states, solidifying the borders of the new state and leaving many Palestinians as refugees.

1950

Absentees' Property Law

Israel enacted the Absentees' Property Law, which allowed the state to confiscate property left behind by Palestinian refugees during the Nakba.

1967

Six-Day War and Further Displacement

The Six-Day War resulted in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, leading to further displacement of Palestinians.

1988

PLO Declares Palestinian State

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) declared the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, referencing the Nakba as a central grievance.

1993

Oslo Accords

The Oslo Accords marked the first direct negotiations between Israel and the PLO, aiming to resolve issues stemming from the Nakba and subsequent conflicts.

2000

Second Intifada

The Second Intifada erupted, partly due to ongoing grievances related to the Nakba and the unresolved status of Palestinian refugees.

2008

60th Anniversary of Nakba

Palestinians commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Nakba with widespread demonstrations and calls for the right of return.

2018

70th Anniversary of Nakba

The 70th anniversary of the Nakba saw large-scale protests in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting the enduring significance of the event.

2021

Sheikh Jarrah Evictions

The threatened evictions of Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem sparked international outrage and renewed focus on the Nakba's legacy.

2023

Nakba Day Recognition

The United Nations General Assembly held its first-ever official commemoration of Nakba Day, acknowledging the historical and ongoing impacts of the event.