Agreement on Movement and Access

Abbas and Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon announce a cessation of violence at a summit in Egypt; implementation and underlying issues remain contested.

A broad coalition of Palestinian civil society organizations issues a call for boycott, divestment and sanctions until Israel complies with international law and Palestinian rights.

A broad coalition of Palestinian civil society organisations called for boycott, divestment and sanctions until Israel complied with international law and Palestinian rights.

Israel begins evacuating settlers from Gaza under its unilateral disengagement plan. Palestinian factions and observers disagree over its implications for occupation and sovereignty.

Israel completes removal of permanent ground troops and settlements from inside Gaza; control of airspace, maritime access and most crossings remains central to debates over the territory’s legal...

Palestinians vote in legislative elections; Hamas’s Change and Reform list wins a parliamentary majority, reshaping Palestinian politics.

A government led by Ismail Haniyeh takes office after the legislative elections amid disputes over recognition, aid and relations with Israel.

Palestinian armed groups attack an Israeli military post near Gaza, killing soldiers and capturing Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; Israel launches major operations afterward.

Israel launches a major military operation in Gaza after the capture of Gilad Shalit, with severe consequences for Palestinian civilians and infrastructure.

Israeli artillery shells strike homes in Beit Hanoun, killing Palestinian civilians. The incident prompts international condemnation and scrutiny.