American Embassy Moves to Jerusalem

American Embassy Moves to Jerusalem

May 14, 2018 On the 70th anniversary of Israel’s Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump fulfills a campaign promise and moves the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Although Israel has made Jerusalem its…

Netanyahu Visits Trump White House

Netanyahu Visits Trump White House

February 15, 2017 During his first month in office, President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. It is Netanyahu’s first visit to Washington since his speech against the Iran…

Today in Israeli History|February 15, 2017
3 Teens Abducted, Killed

3 Teens Abducted, Killed

June 12, 2014 Three Israelis ages 16 to 19 are abducted while hitchhiking near the Alon Shvut settlement in the West Bank. The young men realize they are in trouble after they accept a ride…

Summit Declares Second Intifada Over

Summit Declares Second Intifada Over

February 8, 2005 Israeli Prime Minster Ariel Sharon, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordanian King Abdullah II met at the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh to work toward ending…

Today in Israeli History|February 8, 2005
Suicide Bomber Kills 8 on Bus

Suicide Bomber Kills 8 on Bus

April 10, 2002 Eight passengers on a commuter bus are killed and 14 others are wounded in a suicide bombing outside Haifa during the morning rush hour, the second in a string of Palestinian suicide…

Israel Launches Operation Defensive Shield

Israel Launches Operation Defensive Shield

In September 2000, following the breakdown of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians at Camp David, the Palestinians launch the Second Intifada. Operation Defensive Shield is an Israeli military operation devised to curtail violence associated with the Second Intifada.

PFLP Commander Is Assassinated

PFLP Commander Is Assassinated

August 27, 2001 Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Secretary-General Abu Ali Mustafa is killed in his mid-60s when two or more helicopter-fired missiles strike his office in Ramallah. Israel confirms its responsibility for…

Today in Israeli History|August 27, 2001
Taba Summit Concludes

Taba Summit Concludes

A week of discussions between Israeli and Palestinian leaders concludes in the Egyptian resort town of Taba. The talks at Taba take place during the height of the second “Intifada.”

Today in Israeli History|January 27, 2001