The creation of the state of Israel in 48, at the expense of most Palestinians – and that of neighbour states, who had to deal with a massive refugee crisis – was not really a recipe for peaceful relations in the region. You’re missing the 1956 Suez Crisis, which paved the way for events leading up to Israel ‘pre-emptive strike’ on its neighbours in 67 and the theft of remaining Palestinian land, the legacy of which went on to shape Middle Eastern politics – to date