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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…

Isaacs and Lindenmann Discover Interferons  — Research Starter

Alick Isaacs and Jean Lindenmann's discovery of interferons marked a significant advancement in understanding the body's defense against viral infections. Interferons are proteins produced by…

Irish Home Rule Bill  — Research Starter

The Irish Home Rule Bill refers to a series of legislative attempts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at granting Ireland self-governance while remaining part of the United Kingdom. The…

Ireland Is Granted Home Rule and Northern Ireland Is Created  — Research Starter

The grant of home rule to Ireland and the creation of Northern Ireland marked significant political developments in the early 20th century, stemming from centuries of British influence and control.…