Profiles of Middle Eastern Countries

Read about other countries involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Egypt

Egypt transitions to democracy and inspires the region

Jordan

A peace agreement between Israel and Jordan was signed on Oct. 26, 1994

Lebanon

Hezbollah gains a greater stake in the government

Syria

Israel and Syria continue to be at odds over the Golan Heights

Turkey

The May 2010 flotilla incident strained relations between Israel and Turkey


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