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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
Bridge of Strings Opens

Bridge of Strings Opens

June 25, 2009 Jerusalem holds a $500,000 extravaganza to inaugurate the Chords Bridge, also known as the Bridge of Strings, at the main entrance to the city. Its designer, Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, has built…

Israel Passes Basic Law on Jerusalem

Israel Passes Basic Law on Jerusalem

In 1950, the Knesset passes a law that states, “Whereas with establishment of the state of Israel, Jerusalem once more becomes the capital.” In 1980, the Knesset elevates the law to a Basic Law, giving the political status of Jerusalem increased legislative weight.

Arson Burns Al-Aqsa

Arson Burns Al-Aqsa

August 21, 1969 A new immigrant to Israel, Denis Michael Rohan, sets fire to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Born and raised in Australia, Rohan moved to Israel only a few months before the attack. He…

Today in Israeli History|August 21, 1969
Jerusalem Officially Reunited

Jerusalem Officially Reunited

June 28, 1967 Israel publishes the Jerusalem Declaration, announcing the reunification of the ancient holy city under Israeli sovereignty after the Six-Day War, which ended June 10. The announcement comes 23 days after Jordan chose…

Sale of Waqf Property Approved

Sale of Waqf Property Approved

February 2, 1965 The Knesset revises the Absentees’ Property Law to allow the Custodian for Absentees’ Property, a state office, to maintain, rent or sell property in Israel held in a waqf, an endowment created…

Today in Israeli History|February 2, 1965