2. What is the history of your country's involvement in that conflict, from when it entered until now?
1948: Egypt and other Arab nations declare war on Israel because Israel is taking Arab land. Egypt along with other Arab nations are defeated.
1948-1949: Egypt gains control of the Gaza Strip from Israel.
1956: Suez Campaign. Egypt is attacked by Israel, Britain, and France because of Egypt was destroying Israel cargo shipment through the Suez Canal.
1967: Six Days War. Egypt is defeated by Israel and Israel takes over Sinai, Gaza, West Bank and Golan Heights. Israel offers to give back land for peace with Egypt and Syria.
1973: Yom Kippur War. Egypt launches a surprise attack on Israel and takes back the Suez Canal from Israel.
1979: Egypt and Israel finally sign a peace treaty. Arab nations not happy so they kick Egypt out of the Arab League.
1981: Egypt's president Sadat is assassinated during parade. New President Mubarak is elected.
2002: US president Bush meets with Egypt President Mubarak to better peace in Middle East.
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