HistoryJune 7, 1981
Israeli Aircraft Destroy the Osirak Reactor
On 7 June 1981, Israeli aircraft destroyed Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor.
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HistoryMay 15, 1948
Arab Armies Invade Israel
On 15 May 1948, the armies of five Arab states invaded Israel, the day after independence.
HistorySeptember 1950
Operation Magic Carpet Ends
In September 1950, the airlift of Yemenite Jews known as Operation Magic Carpet came to an end.
HistoryOctober 27, 1978
Sadat and Begin Are Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
On 27 October 1978, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize.
HistoryNovember 22, 1967
The Security Council Adopts Resolution 242
On 22 November 1967, the Security Council adopted Resolution 242 unanimously.
HistoryAugust 13, 2020
Israel and the United Arab Emirates Agree to Normalize Relations
On August 13, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to full diplomatic relations. The treaty was signed on September 15.
HistoryOctober 26, 1994
Israel and Jordan Sign a Peace Treaty
On October 26, 1994, Yitzhak Rabin and Abdul Salam Majali signed a peace treaty at the Arava crossing. Bill Clinton witnessed it.
HistorySeptember 13, 1993
Israel and the PLO Sign the Oslo Declaration
On September 13, 1993, Yitzhak Rabin and Mahmoud Abbas signed the Declaration of Principles on the White House lawn.
HistoryNovember 20, 1977
Anwar Sadat Addresses the Knesset
On November 20, 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat spoke to the Knesset in Jerusalem.
HistorySeptember 1, 1967
The Khartoum Summit Adopts the Three Noes
On September 1, 1967, Arab heads of state in Khartoum resolved: no peace with Israel, no recognition, and no negotiations.
HistoryNovember 29, 1947
The United Nations Votes to Partition Palestine
On November 29, 1947, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 181 by 33 votes to 13, with 10 abstentions.
HistoryJanuary 29, 2004
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Prisoners
On January 29, 2004, Israel and Hezbollah completed a German-brokered exchange. Elhanan Tannenbaum and three soldiers’ bodies came home.