HistoryJune 23, 1992
Labor Wins the 1992 Knesset Election
On 23 June 1992, Labor under Yitzhak Rabin won the election for the 13th Knesset.
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HistoryApril 24, 1990
The House Acknowledges Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
On 24 April 1990, the House of Representatives voted to acknowledge Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
HistoryJune 7, 1981
Israeli Aircraft Destroy the Osirak Reactor
On 7 June 1981, Israeli aircraft destroyed Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor.
HistoryJune 3, 1974
Yitzhak Rabin Becomes Prime Minister
On 3 June 1974, Yitzhak Rabin became prime minister of Israel.
HistoryJune 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.
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 15, 1948
Operation Yoav Begins
On 15 October 1948, the Israel Defense Forces opened Operation Yoav in the Negev.
HistoryAugust 19, 2003
A Suicide Bomber Attacks a Jerusalem Bus
On 19 August 2003, a suicide bomber destroyed a No. 2 Egged bus in Jerusalem's Shmuel HaNavi neighborhood.
HistoryDecember 10, 2000
Ehud Barak Resigns as Prime Minister
On 10 December 2000, Ehud Barak resigned as prime minister and called a special election.
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.