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August 31, 2020

On 31 August 2020, El Al flight LY971 made the first direct flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates.

June 3, 1948

On 3 June 1948, Mordechai Alon attacked Egyptian bombers over Tel Aviv in the air force's only serviceable fighter.

June 7, 1930

On this day, June 7, 1930, physicians in Tel Aviv founded the emergency-aid society that became Magen David Adom.

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June 7, 1930

On June 7, 1930, the society that became Magen David Adom was founded in Tel Aviv.

April 11, 1909

On this day, April 11, 1909, families gathered on the dunes north of Jaffa and drew lots for the plots that became Ahuzat Bayit, later Tel Aviv.

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