Timelines for the Middle East

Syria profile – timeline

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14703995

Iraq profile – timeline

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14546763

Israel profile – timeline

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29123668

Palestinian Territories profile – timeline

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29362505

country profiles

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/default.stm