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Israeli Raid on Entebbe  — Research Starter

The Israeli Raid on Entebbe, also known as Operation Entebbe, occurred in July 1976 following a hijacking of an Air France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris. Four terrorists, comprising two Palestinians…

Israel Is Created as a Homeland for Jews  — Research Starter

The creation of the state of Israel in 1948 is a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking the establishment of a homeland for Jews after millennia of diaspora and persecution. Rooted in the Zionist…

Israel Invades Southern Lebanon  — Research Starter

The invasion of southern Lebanon by Israel marks a significant chapter in the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian relations and broader regional conflicts. After the expulsion of Palestinian…

Israel Enacts the Law of Return  — Research Starter

The Law of Return, enacted by Israel on July 5, 1950, grants all Jews the right to immigrate to the country and obtain immediate citizenship. This law emerged as a pivotal step following Israel's…

Israel Destroys Iraqi Nuclear Reactor  — Research Starter

In 1981, Israel conducted a military operation to destroy the Osirak nuclear reactor located near Baghdad, Iraq, a move that Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin justified as essential to prevent…

Six-Day War  — Research Starter

The Six-Day War, which took place from June 5 to June 10, 1967, was a significant conflict involving Israel and several Arab nations, primarily Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The war was initiated by…

Israel Convicts Demjanjuk of Nazi War Crimes  — Research Starter

The case of John Demjanjuk is a significant chapter in the history of trials for Nazi war crimes. Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian-born former SS auxiliary, was implicated in the atrocities committed at the…

Israel Brings Water to the Negev  — Research Starter

The initiative to bring water to the Negev Desert in Israel began after the establishment of the state in 1948, driven by the need to enhance agricultural productivity and support settlement in this…

Israel Attacks the USS Liberty  — Research Starter

The attack on the USS Liberty by Israeli forces occurred on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, a conflict that began with Israel's preemptive strike against neighboring Arab states. The USS…