June 3, 1974
Yitzhak Rabin Becomes Prime Minister
On 3 June 1974, Yitzhak Rabin became prime minister of Israel.
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September 5, 1972
Black September Attacks the Israeli Olympic Team
On September 5, 1972, eight Black September gunmen attacked the Israeli team at the Munich Olympics. Eleven Israelis were murdered.
Europe
May 30, 1972
The Lod Airport Massacre
On May 30, 1972, three Japanese Red Army gunmen opened fire at Lod Airport, killing 26 people.
Israel · Antisemitism · Zionism
Israel
May 8, 1972
Black September Hijacks Sabena Flight 571
On May 8, 1972, four Black September members hijacked Sabena Flight 571 on the way from Vienna to Tel Aviv.
Europe
May 18, 1971
The Night of the Panthers
On May 18, 1971, about 6,000 people rallied in Jerusalem against discrimination toward Mizrahi Jews. Police and protesters clashed.
Israel · Antisemitism · Zionism
Israel
March 3, 1971
Israeli Black Panthers Hold Their First Demonstration
On this day, March 3, 1971, the Israeli Black Panthers held their first demonstration in Jerusalem after a permit was denied and organizers were detained.
Africa
17 March 1969
Golda Meir Becomes Prime Minister of Israel
On this day, March 17, 1969, Golda Meir presented the government that made her Israel’s first woman prime minister, succeeding Levi Eshkol.
Israel · Zionism · Jews in Politics
Europe
July 23, 1968
The PFLP Hijacks El Al Flight 426
On July 23, 1968, El Al Flight 426 landed in Algiers after three PFLP members seized it on the way from Rome.
Israel · Antisemitism · Zionism
Europe
November 22, 1967
The Security Council Adopts Resolution 242
On 22 November 1967, the Security Council adopted Resolution 242 unanimously.
Middle East
September 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.
Africa
June 7, 1967
Israeli Forces Enter Jerusalem's Old City
On 7 June 1967, Israeli paratroopers entered the Old City of Jerusalem through the Lions' Gate.
Israel
June 1967
The ZIM Ship Dolphin Passes the Straits of Tiran
In June 1967, the ZIM ship Dolphin passed through the Straits of Tiran on the way to Eilat.
Israel