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.
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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
August 30, 1966
The Knesset Dedicates Its Building
On August 30, 1966, the Knesset dedicated its building in Jerusalem. About 6,000 guests attended.
Israel
May 18, 1965
Syria Hangs Eli Cohen
On this day, May 18, 1965, Syrian authorities hanged Eli Cohen in Damascus. He had been convicted of spying for Israel.
Israel · Zionism · Jews in Politics
Middle East
December 20, 1963
The Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial Opens
On this day, December 20, 1963, the first large Frankfurt trial of Auschwitz personnel opened. Twenty-two defendants were in the dock.
Holocaust · World War II · Antisemitism
Europe
night of 31 May–1 June 1962
Israel Hangs Adolf Eichmann
Adolf Eichmann was hanged at Ramla Prison on the night of May 31–June 1, 1962, after President Yitzhak Ben-Zvi refused clemency.
Holocaust · Israel · World War II · Antisemitism
Europe