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Britain Issues Balfour Declaration Supporting Jewish Homeland
British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour declares support for Jewish national home in Palestine
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#Britain
#Jewish Homeland
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153 articles November 1917
April 1936
19
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Great Arab Revolt Erupts Against British Rule and Jewish Immigration
Palestinians launch major uprising against British rule and increasing Jewish immigration
#Arab Revolt
#British Mandate
#Jewish Immigration
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May 1948
14
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Israel Declares Independence as British Mandate Ends
David Ben-Gurion proclaims the establishment of the State of Israel as British forces complete withdrawal from Palestine.
#independence
#1948
#ben-gurion
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15
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Arab Armies Launch Invasion as First Arab-Israeli War Begins
Forces from Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq cross borders into former Mandatory Palestine following Israel's declaration of independence.
#1948-war
#arab-league
#invasion
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December 1948
11
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UN Adopts Resolution 194 on Palestinian Refugee Right of Return
United Nations General Assembly passes resolution establishing principles for refugee return and Jerusalem's international status.
#UN
#refugees
#resolution-194
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July 1949
20
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Israel Signs Final Armistice Agreement, Ending 1948 War
Syria becomes the last Arab state to sign armistice with Israel, formally ending the first Arab-Israeli war with significant territorial changes.
#armistice
#1948-war
#borders
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April 1950
24
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Jordan Formally Annexes West Bank Despite International Opposition
King Abdullah announces unification of Jordan's East and West Banks, incorporating Palestinian territories and residents into the Hashemite Kingdom.
#jordan
#west-bank
#annexation
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July 1951
20
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Jordan's King Abdullah Assassinated at Jerusalem Holy Site
Palestinian gunman kills Jordanian monarch at Al-Aqsa Mosque, highlighting tensions over his moderate stance toward Israel.
#assassination
#king-abdullah
#jerusalem
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October 1956
29
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Israel Invades Sinai as Secret Alliance with Britain and France Unfolds
Israeli forces launch Operation Kadesh into Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, beginning what will become known as the Suez Crisis.
#suez-crisis
#1956-war
#sinai
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March 1957
16
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Israel Completes Sinai Withdrawal Under Intense US Pressure
Israeli forces evacuate Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip after four-month occupation, ending Suez Crisis with diplomatic guarantees.
#suez-crisis
#withdrawal
#sinai
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May 1964
28
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Palestinian Liberation Organization Founded at Arab Summit
Arab League establishes PLO in Jerusalem to represent Palestinian people and coordinate resistance against Israel.
#PLO
#palestinian-nationalism
#arab-league
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June 1967
5
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Israel Launches Preemptive Strike, Destroys Arab Air Forces
Israeli jets destroy Egyptian, Syrian, and Jordanian air forces in surprise morning raids, beginning what becomes known as the Six-Day War.
#six-day-war
#1967-war
#preemptive-strike
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10
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Six-Day War Ends with Israel Controlling West Bank, Gaza, Sinai and Golan
Ceasefire takes effect as Israel achieves stunning military victory, tripling its territory and bringing one million Palestinians under occupation.
#six-day-war
#occupation
#west-bank
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November 1967
22
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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution 242 on Middle East Peace
Landmark resolution calls for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories in exchange for peace, establishing 'land for peace' formula.
#UN
#resolution-242
#land-for-peace
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March 1968
21
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Palestinian Fighters Claim Victory After Battle of Karameh
PLO forces aided by Jordanian army inflict casualties on Israeli troops in Jordan Valley, boosting Palestinian resistance morale.
#karameh
#PLO
#fatah
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February 1969
3
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Yasser Arafat Elected Chairman of Palestinian Liberation Organization
Fatah leader takes control of PLO, signaling shift toward armed resistance and guerrilla warfare against Israel.
#arafat
#PLO
#fatah
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September 1970
6
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Palestinian Hijackers Seize Three Aircraft in Coordinated Operation
PFLP guerrillas hijack multiple international flights to Jordan, demanding prisoner releases and drawing world attention to Palestinian cause.
#hijacking
#PFLP
#black-september
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27
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Jordan Crushes Palestinian Forces, Ending 'Black September' War
King Hussein's army defeats PLO forces after bloody civil war, forcing Palestinian guerrillas to flee Jordan for Lebanon.
#black-september
#jordan
#PLO
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September 1972
5
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Palestinian Terrorists Kill 11 Israeli Athletes at Munich Olympics
Black September commandos take Israeli Olympic team hostage in Munich, leading to tragic massacre that shocks the world.
#munich-massacre
#black-september
#terrorism
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October 1973
6
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Egypt and Syria Launch Surprise Attack on Yom Kippur
Arab armies strike during Jewish holy day, catching Israel unprepared as Egyptian forces cross Suez Canal and Syria attacks Golan Heights.
#yom-kippur-war
#1973-war
#egypt
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24
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Yom Kippur War Ends as Superpowers Impose Ceasefire
US-Soviet pressure halts fighting with Israeli forces across Suez Canal and Damascus in artillery range, reshaping Middle East dynamics.
#yom-kippur-war
#ceasefire
#oil-crisis
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June 1974
1
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PLO Adopts Controversial Ten-Point Program at Cairo Summit
Palestinian National Council approves phased strategy accepting 'national authority' on any liberated territory, sparking fierce internal debate.
#PLO
#ten-point-program
#diplomacy
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November 1974
13
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Arafat Addresses UN General Assembly: 'I Come With Olive Branch and Freedom Fighter's Gun'
PLO chairman makes historic appearance at United Nations, marking Palestinian issue's elevation to international diplomatic stage.
#arafat
#UN
#PLO
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November 1975
10
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UN General Assembly Declares Zionism Form of Racism in Controversial Vote
Resolution 3379 passes 72-35, equating Zionism with racism and marking low point in Israel's international standing.
#UN
#resolution-3379
#zionism
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March 1976
30
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Six Palestinians Killed as Israel Suppresses Land Day Protests
Israeli Arabs strike against land expropriations, marking first coordinated political action by Palestinians inside Israel since 1948.
#land-day
#israeli-arabs
#palestinians-in-israel
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July 1976
4
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Israeli Commandos Rescue Hostages in Daring Entebbe Raid
IDF special forces fly 2,500 miles to Uganda, freeing 102 hostages held by Palestinian and German hijackers at Entebbe Airport.
#entebbe
#hijacking
#rescue-operation
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November 1977
19
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Egypt's Sadat Makes Historic Visit to Jerusalem, Addresses Knesset
Egyptian president becomes first Arab leader to visit Israel, breaking psychological barriers but sidelining Palestinian issue.
#sadat
#jerusalem
#peace-process
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March 1978
11
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Palestinian Commandos Kill 38 Israelis in Coastal Road Attack
Fatah militants from Lebanon hijack buses near Tel Aviv in deadly assault that will trigger massive Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
#terrorism
#coastal-road-massacre
#fatah
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14
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Israel Launches Operation Litani, Invading Southern Lebanon
25,000 Israeli troops cross border in retaliation for Coastal Road massacre, aiming to push PLO forces north of Litani River.
#lebanon
#operation-litani
#invasion
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September 1978
17
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Camp David Accords Signed: Israel and Egypt Agree to Peace Framework
After 13 days of secret negotiations, Begin and Sadat sign historic agreements with vague promises on Palestinian autonomy.
#camp-david
#peace-process
#egypt
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March 1979
26
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Egypt and Israel Sign Historic Peace Treaty at White House
First Arab-Israeli peace treaty ends 30 years of war but leaves Palestinian issue unresolved, triggering Arab boycott of Egypt.
#peace-treaty
#egypt
#camp-david
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June 1980
13
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European Community Recognizes Palestinian Right to Self-Determination
Venice Declaration marks Europe's break with US policy, calling for PLO involvement in peace process and Palestinian self-determination.
#venice-declaration
#european-community
#PLO
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July 1980
30
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Israel Declares Jerusalem 'Eternal, Undivided Capital' in Basic Law
Knesset passes law claiming all of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, triggering international condemnation and embassy relocations.
#jerusalem
#basic-law
#annexation
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June 1981
7
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Israel Destroys Iraqi Nuclear Reactor in Surprise Air Strike
Israeli F-16 fighters destroy Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor near Baghdad in Operation Opera, claiming it was developing nuclear weapons.
#israel
#iraq
#nuclear
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June 1982
6
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Israel Launches Full-Scale Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli forces cross into Lebanon in 'Operation Peace for Galilee' aimed at expelling PLO forces from southern Lebanon.
#israel
#lebanon
#plo
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September 1982
18
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Hundreds Killed in Sabra and Shatila Refugee Camp Massacre
Christian Phalangist militias kill hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Beirut refugee camps while Israeli forces control the area.
#lebanon
#massacre
#refugees
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November 1983
4
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Israel Begins Phased Withdrawal from Lebanon
Israeli forces start pulling back from Beirut area as government faces mounting casualties and domestic opposition to the Lebanon occupation.
#israel
#lebanon
#withdrawal
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October 1985
1
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Israeli Jets Bomb PLO Headquarters in Tunisia
Israeli air force strikes PLO headquarters near Tunis in long-range raid, killing dozens in retaliation for yacht murders in Cyprus.
#israel
#plo
#tunisia
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December 1987
9
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Palestinian Uprising Erupts in Gaza and West Bank
Mass Palestinian protests and riots begin after traffic accident in Gaza, marking the start of the First Intifada against Israeli occupation.
#intifada
#palestine
#gaza
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November 1988
15
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PLO Declares Independent Palestinian State
Palestinian National Council proclaims independence in Algiers, recognizing Israel's right to exist and accepting UN Resolution 242.
#plo
#independence
#palestine
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October 1990
8
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Israeli Police Kill 17 Palestinians at Temple Mount
Deadly clashes erupt at Jerusalem's holy site as Israeli police open fire on Palestinian stone-throwers, sparking international condemnation.
#jerusalem
#temple-mount
#al-aqsa
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January 1991
15
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Palestinians Face Scud Attacks as Gulf War Begins
Iraqi missiles target Israel while Palestinians face curfews and economic devastation as Arafat's support for Saddam Hussein backfires.
#gulf-war
#iraq
#scud-missiles
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October 1991
30
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Historic Middle East Peace Conference Opens in Madrid
Israelis and Palestinians sit at same negotiating table for first time as US and Soviet Union co-sponsor comprehensive peace talks.
#madrid-conference
#peace-talks
#diplomacy
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December 1992
17
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Israel Deports 415 Hamas and Islamic Jihad Activists to Lebanon
Mass deportation of Palestinian Islamists to Lebanon triggers international crisis and undermines ongoing peace talks in Washington.
#hamas
#deportation
#lebanon
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September 1993
13
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Rabin and Arafat Sign Historic Oslo Peace Accord at White House
Israeli PM and PLO Chairman shake hands after signing Declaration of Principles, launching Palestinian self-rule and mutual recognition.
#oslo-accords
#peace-agreement
#rabin
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February 1994
25
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Jewish Settler Kills 29 Palestinians in Hebron Mosque Massacre
Baruch Goldstein opens fire on Muslim worshippers at Cave of the Patriarchs, threatening to derail Oslo peace process.
#hebron
#massacre
#terrorism
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May 1994
4
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Israel and PLO Sign Gaza-Jericho Autonomy Agreement in Cairo
Detailed accord implements first phase of Oslo Accords, establishing Palestinian self-rule in Gaza Strip and Jericho.
#gaza
#jericho
#autonomy
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July 1994
1
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Arafat Returns to Gaza After 27 Years in Exile
PLO Chairman makes triumphant return to Palestinian soil as thousands celebrate the symbolic homecoming to lead Palestinian Authority.
#arafat
#gaza
#palestinian-authority
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October 1994
19
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Hamas Suicide Bomber Kills 22 on Tel Aviv Bus
Devastating attack on Dizengoff Street marks escalation in Hamas campaign to derail peace process through terror in Israeli cities.
#hamas
#suicide-bombing
#tel-aviv
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September 1995
28
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Israel and Palestinians Sign Oslo II Accord Expanding Autonomy
Comprehensive agreement extends Palestinian self-rule to major West Bank cities and divides territory into three zones of control.
#oslo-ii
#west-bank
#autonomy
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November 1995
4
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Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin Assassinated by Jewish Extremist
Israeli leader who signed Oslo Accords shot dead at Tel Aviv peace rally by right-wing Jewish law student opposed to peace process.
#rabin
#assassination
#tel-aviv
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January 1996
5
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Israel Assassinates Hamas Bomb Maker 'The Engineer' in Gaza
Yahya Ayyash, mastermind of suicide bombings, killed by exploding mobile phone in targeted assassination sparking vows of revenge.
#hamas
#assassination
#yahya-ayyash
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February 1996
25
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Hamas Revenge Bombings Kill 26 in Jerusalem Buses
Two suicide attacks within minutes and another days later fulfill Hamas vow to avenge 'The Engineer,' devastating Israeli cities.
#hamas
#suicide-bombing
#jerusalem
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May 1996
29
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Netanyahu Defeats Peres to Become Israel's Prime Minister
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu narrowly wins election on security platform, promising to slow peace process and expand settlements.
#netanyahu
#elections
#likud
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September 1996
25
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Jerusalem Tunnel Opening Sparks Deadly Palestinian Riots
Netanyahu's decision to open archaeological tunnel near Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers worst violence since Oslo Accords, killing 80.
#jerusalem
#tunnel
#riots
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January 1997
17
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Netanyahu and Arafat Sign Hebron Protocol After Months of Deadlock
Israel agrees to withdraw from most of Hebron while maintaining control over Jewish settler areas in the divided city.
#hebron
#netanyahu
#arafat
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March 1997
21
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Israel Begins Construction of Har Homa Settlement in East Jerusalem
Netanyahu government starts building 6,500 housing units on disputed hilltop, drawing Palestinian fury and international condemnation.
#settlements
#jerusalem
#har-homa
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July 1997
30
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Twin Suicide Bombers Kill 16 in Jerusalem Market Attack
Hamas terrorists detonate explosives in crowded Mahane Yehuda market, shattering period of relative calm in Israeli-Palestinian relations.
#hamas
#suicide-bombing
#jerusalem
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October 1998
23
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Netanyahu and Arafat Sign Wye River Agreement After Marathon Talks
Nine days of intensive U.S.-mediated negotiations produce accord on further West Bank withdrawals and security cooperation.
#wye-river
#netanyahu
#arafat
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December 1998
14
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President Clinton Makes Historic Visit to Gaza Strip
First U.S. president to visit Palestinian territory witnesses PNC vote to annul anti-Israel clauses from PLO Charter.
#clinton
#gaza
#plo-charter
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May 1999
17
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Ehud Barak Wins Landslide Victory Over Netanyahu
Labor leader and former military chief promises to revive peace process after defeating incumbent by largest margin in Israeli history.
#barak
#elections
#labor-party
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September 1999
4
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Barak and Arafat Sign New Peace Agreement in Sharm el-Sheikh
New accord sets ambitious timeline for final status talks and further Israeli withdrawals from West Bank territory.
#sharm-el-sheikh
#barak
#arafat
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March 2000
21
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Pope John Paul II Makes Historic Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pontiff visits Western Wall and Yad Vashem, calling for reconciliation between Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Holy Land.
#pope
#jerusalem
#vatican
+2 more
May 2000
15
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Nakba Day Commemorations Turn Violent Across Palestinian Territories
Palestinians marking 52nd anniversary of their 'catastrophe' clash with Israeli forces, leaving five dead and hundreds wounded.
#nakba
#protests
#violence
+2 more
July 2000
25
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Camp David Summit Collapses Without Agreement
Two weeks of intensive negotiations between Barak and Arafat fail to bridge gaps on Jerusalem, ending in mutual recriminations.
#camp-david
#summit
#jerusalem
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September 2000
28
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Sharon's Temple Mount Visit Triggers Palestinian Protests
Opposition leader Ariel Sharon tours contested holy site with 1,000 police, sparking Palestinian outrage and violent demonstrations.
#sharon
#temple-mount
#al-aqsa
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29
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Second Intifada Erupts as Temple Mount Clashes Kill Seven Palestinians
Day after Sharon's visit, widespread Palestinian riots erupt across territories as Israeli police kill seven at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
#second-intifada
#al-aqsa
#uprising
+2 more
30
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12-Year-Old Palestinian Boy Killed in Father's Arms on Camera
Muhammad al-Durrah's death during Gaza crossfire, captured by French TV, becomes symbol of Second Intifada's human cost.
#gaza
#civilian-deaths
#muhammad-al-durrah
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October 2000
12
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Palestinian Mob Lynches Two Israeli Reservists in Ramallah
Graphic killing of Israeli soldiers who entered Palestinian city by mistake shocks both societies and deepens cycle of violence.
#ramallah
#lynching
#violence
+2 more
August 2001
9
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Sbarro Pizzeria Bombing Kills 15 in Jerusalem
Suicide attack on crowded restaurant shocks Jerusalem as Second Intifada violence escalates
#terrorism
#Second Intifada
#Islamic Jihad
+1 more
March 2002
27
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Passover Massacre at Park Hotel Kills 30 in Netanya
Suicide bomber strikes Passover Seder, marking deadliest attack of Second Intifada
#terrorism
#Second Intifada
#Hamas
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April 2002
12
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Fierce Battle in Jenin Refugee Camp as Operation Defensive Shield Continues
Israeli forces encounter heavy resistance in Jenin, sparking international controversy over casualties and tactics
#Jenin
#Operation Defensive Shield
#IDF
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June 2002
18
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Jerusalem Bus Bombing Kills 19, Shatters Hopes for Saudi Peace Initiative
Hamas suicide attack on bus in Jerusalem deals blow to emerging diplomatic efforts
#terrorism
#Hamas
#Jerusalem
+1 more
April 2003
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Quartet Presents 'Roadmap for Peace' as Violence Continues
US, UN, EU, and Russia unveil three-phase plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace amid skepticism
#peace process
#Quartet
#roadmap
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March 2004
22
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Israel Assassinates Hamas Founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in Gaza
Helicopter strike kills spiritual leader of Hamas, sparking global condemnation and vows of revenge
#Hamas
#targeted killing
#Sheikh Yassin
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November 2004
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Yasser Arafat Dies in Paris, Ending Era of Palestinian Leadership
Palestinian leader's death after mysterious illness creates power vacuum and uncertainty for peace process
#Yasser Arafat
#PLO
#Palestinian Authority
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January 2005
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Mahmoud Abbas Wins Palestinian Presidential Election by Landslide
Pragmatic leader promises to end violence and resume peace talks after winning 62% of vote
#elections
#Mahmoud Abbas
#Palestinian Authority
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August 2005
15
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Israel Begins Historic Gaza Disengagement Amid Settler Protests
First Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territory faces fierce resistance from settlement movement
#Gaza disengagement
#settlements
#Sharon
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September 2005
12
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Last Israeli Soldiers Leave Gaza, Ending 38-Year Occupation
Military withdrawal completed as Palestinians celebrate and prepare for self-rule challenges
#Gaza disengagement
#occupation
#IDF
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January 2006
25
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Hamas Wins Palestinian Elections in Historic Upset
Islamic movement defeats Fatah, winning 76 of 132 parliamentary seats in democratic shock
#Hamas
#elections
#democracy
+1 more
June 2006
25
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Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit Captured in Gaza Border Raid
Hamas militants tunnel into Israel, kill two soldiers and capture one, triggering major crisis
#Gilad Shalit
#Hamas
#kidnapping
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July 2006
12
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Hezbollah Cross-Border Raid Triggers Israel-Lebanon War
Eight Israeli soldiers killed, two captured in attack that ignites 34-day conflict
#Lebanon War
#Hezbollah
#2006 War
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June 2007
14
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Hamas Completes Military Takeover of Gaza Strip
Islamic movement routs Fatah forces in five days of fighting, splitting Palestinian territories
#Hamas
#Fatah
#Gaza
+2 more
November 2007
27
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Annapolis Conference Launches New Peace Process Amid Skepticism
Bush administration hosts major summit as Olmert and Abbas commit to 2008 peace deal target
#Annapolis
#peace process
#Bush
+1 more
February 2008
27
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Escalation in Gaza: Over 100 Palestinians Killed in Five Days
Israeli operations intensify as Hamas rockets reach deeper into Israel, threatening peace talks
#Gaza
#escalation
#Hamas
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June 2008
19
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Egypt Brokers Six-Month Gaza Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas
Tahdia (calm) agreement aims to halt violence and ease blockade amid skepticism
#Gaza
#ceasefire
#Egypt
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December 2008
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Israel Launches Operation Cast Lead with Massive Gaza Bombardment
Surprise Saturday attack kills over 200 as Israel begins largest Gaza operation since 1967
#Operation Cast Lead
#Gaza War
#Hamas
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January 2009
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Israeli Ground Forces Enter Gaza as Operation Cast Lead Escalates
Thousands of troops begin ground offensive amid international calls for ceasefire
#Operation Cast Lead
#ground invasion
#Gaza War
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Israel Declares Unilateral Ceasefire, Ending 22-Day Gaza War
Operation Cast Lead ends with over 1,300 Palestinians and 13 Israelis dead, Gaza devastated
#Operation Cast Lead
#ceasefire
#Gaza War
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March 2009
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Netanyahu Returns to Power Leading Right-Wing Coalition
Likud leader forms government with nationalist and religious parties, dimming peace prospects
#Netanyahu
#Likud
#Israeli government
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June 2009
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Obama Delivers Historic Cairo Speech, Demands Israeli Settlement Freeze
US President calls for 'new beginning' with Muslim world and renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace push
#Obama
#Cairo speech
#settlements
+1 more
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Netanyahu Conditionally Accepts Palestinian State in Bar-Ilan Speech
Israeli PM's first endorsement of two-state solution comes with strict conditions Palestinians reject
#Netanyahu
#two-state solution
#Bar-Ilan speech
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November 2009
25
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Netanyahu Announces 10-Month West Bank Settlement Freeze
Partial construction moratorium excludes Jerusalem and existing foundations, falls short of US demands
#settlements
#freeze
#Netanyahu
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March 2010
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Biden Visit Derailed by Jerusalem Settlement Announcement
Israel announces 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem during VP visit, triggering US-Israel crisis
#Biden
#settlements
#Jerusalem
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May 2010
31
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Israeli Commandos Kill 9 in Gaza Flotilla Raid, Sparking Global Outrage
Naval operation against Turkish aid ship in international waters triggers diplomatic crisis
#Gaza flotilla
#Mavi Marmara
#Turkey
+2 more
September 2010
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Obama Hosts Direct Israeli-Palestinian Talks in Washington
Netanyahu and Abbas meet face-to-face as direct negotiations resume after 20-month freeze
#peace talks
#Obama
#Netanyahu
+2 more
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Settlement Freeze Expires as Netanyahu Refuses Extension
Palestinian negotiations in jeopardy as Israel resumes West Bank construction despite US pressure
#settlements
#peace talks
#moratorium
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December 2010
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Tunisia Uprising Begins Arab Spring, Reshaping Middle East Dynamics
Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation sparks regional upheaval with major implications for Israeli-Palestinian conflict
#Arab Spring
#Tunisia
#regional change
+2 more
May 2011
15
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Deadly Nakba Day Clashes as Palestinians March on Borders
Unprecedented coordinated marches on Israeli borders mark Palestinian 'catastrophe' anniversary, leaving dozens dead
#Nakba Day
#protests
#Arab Spring
+1 more
September 2011
23
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Palestinians Launch Historic UN Statehood Bid
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas submits formal application for UN membership, marking pivotal diplomatic moment
#UN
#statehood
#Abbas
+1 more
November 2012
14
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Israel Launches Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza
Assassination of Hamas military chief Ahmad Jabari triggers major escalation as Israel begins extensive military operation
#Gaza
#Hamas
#Pillar of Defense
+1 more
21
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Egypt Brokers Ceasefire Ending Eight-Day Gaza War
Operation Pillar of Defense concludes with Egyptian-mediated truce as international pressure mounts
#Gaza
#ceasefire
#Egypt
+1 more
29
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UN Grants Palestine Non-Member Observer State Status
Historic General Assembly vote recognizes Palestinian statehood despite fierce US and Israeli opposition
#UN
#statehood
#diplomacy
+1 more
July 2013
29
news
Kerry Announces Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
US Secretary of State achieves diplomatic breakthrough after months of shuttle diplomacy
#peace talks
#Kerry
#negotiations
+1 more
April 2014
29
news
Kerry Peace Initiative Collapses Amid Mutual Recriminations
Nine months of intensive US-led negotiations end in failure as both sides trade blame
#peace talks
#Kerry
#negotiations
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June 2014
12
news
Three Israeli Teenagers Kidnapped in West Bank
Disappearance of three youth near Hebron sparks massive military operation and tensions
#kidnapping
#West Bank
#teenagers
+1 more
July 2014
2
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Palestinian Teen Burned Alive in Suspected Revenge Killing
Murder of 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khdeir sparks riots in East Jerusalem following Israeli teens' deaths
#Jerusalem
#revenge attack
#Abu Khdeir
+1 more
8
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Israel Launches Operation Protective Edge Against Gaza
Major military offensive begins following escalating rocket fire and breakdown of Egyptian ceasefire efforts
#Gaza
#Protective Edge
#Hamas
+1 more
17
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Israel Begins Ground Invasion of Gaza Strip
IDF forces enter Gaza to destroy tunnel network after 10 days of aerial bombardment
#Gaza
#ground invasion
#tunnels
+1 more
August 2014
26
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Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold After 50 Days of Devastating War
Egypt-mediated truce ends bloodiest Gaza conflict with over 2,200 Palestinians and 73 Israelis dead
#Gaza
#ceasefire
#Protective Edge
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October 2015
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Wave of Stabbing Attacks Marks Start of 'Knife Intifada'
Series of Palestinian stabbing attacks against Israelis signals new phase of violence centered on Jerusalem
#Jerusalem
#knife intifada
#lone wolf
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13
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Jerusalem Under Siege as Violence Spreads Across Israel
Bus attacks, checkpoint shootings, and riots engulf the city as security forces struggle to contain uprising
#Jerusalem
#terrorism
#security
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January 2016
15
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Three Months of 'Knife Intifada': An Assessment
Analysis of ongoing violence wave that has killed dozens and transformed Israeli-Palestinian dynamics
#knife intifada
#violence
#analysis
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December 2016
23
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UN Security Council Condemns Israeli Settlements as US Abstains
Historic resolution passes as Obama administration breaks with tradition of shielding Israel at UN
#UN
#settlements
#Obama
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December 2017
6
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Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Capital, Will Move Embassy
Historic break with decades of US policy sparks Palestinian rage and international condemnation
#Trump
#Jerusalem
#embassy
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March 2018
30
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'Great March of Return' Begins at Gaza Border
Mass Palestinian protests demanding right of return met with deadly Israeli fire, killing 17
#Gaza
#Great March of Return
#protests
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May 2018
14
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Bloodiest Day in Gaza as US Opens Jerusalem Embassy
Israeli forces kill 62 Palestinians as US embassy ceremony proceeds amid split-screen tragedy
#Gaza
#Jerusalem
#embassy
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April 2019
9
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Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank Settlements if Re-elected
Israeli PM makes unprecedented campaign pledge that would end two-state solution prospects
#Netanyahu
#annexation
#settlements
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January 2020
28
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Trump Unveils 'Deal of the Century' With Netanyahu at Side
US peace plan grants Israeli wishes on settlements and Jerusalem while offering Palestinians limited state
#Trump
#peace plan
#Deal of Century
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September 2020
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Israel, UAE and Bahrain Sign Historic Abraham Accords
Arab states normalize relations with Israel at White House, sidelining Palestinian issue
#Abraham Accords
#UAE
#Bahrain
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May 2021
6
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Sheikh Jarrah Evictions Spark Jerusalem Uprising
Threatened expulsion of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem neighborhood ignites widespread protests
#Sheikh Jarrah
#evictions
#Jerusalem
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Jerusalem Day March Canceled as Hamas Fires Rockets at Capital
Al-Aqsa Mosque raid and Hamas ultimatum lead to rocket barrage, marking major escalation
#Jerusalem
#Hamas
#Al-Aqsa
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Ceasefire Ends 11-Day Gaza War That Killed 250+
Egypt-mediated truce halts Operation Guardian of the Walls after devastating casualties and destruction
#Gaza
#ceasefire
#Guardian of the Walls
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May 2022
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Al Jazeera Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Killed by Israeli Forces
Veteran Palestinian-American correspondent shot dead while covering Jenin raid, sparking global outrage
#Shireen Abu Akleh
#journalism
#Jenin
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December 2022
29
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Netanyahu Returns with Most Right-Wing Government in Israeli History
New coalition includes far-right ministers with annexation and Temple Mount agendas
#Netanyahu
#government
#far-right
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January 2023
26
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Deadliest Israeli Raid in Years Kills 10 in Jenin
Major military operation in refugee camp leaves 10 Palestinians dead, marking severe escalation
#Jenin
#raid
#casualties
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April 2023
5
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Israeli Police Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan Prayers
Violent raid on Islam's third-holiest site wounds dozens, sparks regional condemnation
#Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan
#Jerusalem
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October 2023
7
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Hamas Launches Unprecedented Attack on Israel
Thousands of rockets and ground infiltrations mark deadliest day in Israel's history with over 250 killed
#Hamas
#October 7
#attack
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7
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Hamas Launches Surprise Attack on Israel from Gaza
Hamas militants breach Gaza border in massive surprise attack on Israeli communities
#Hamas
#Gaza
#Israel
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8
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Israel Formally Declares War, Death Toll Passes 700
Netanyahu vows to 'crush and destroy' Hamas as massive military operation begins
#war declaration
#Gaza
#casualties
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13
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Israel Orders 1.1 Million Gazans to Evacuate North
UN calls mass evacuation order 'impossible' as humanitarian catastrophe deepens
#Gaza
#evacuation
#humanitarian crisis
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17
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Hundreds Killed in Gaza Hospital Explosion
Al-Ahli Arab Hospital blast kills 500+ as Israel and Palestinians trade blame
#Gaza
#hospital
#Al-Ahli
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27
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Israel Launches Ground Invasion of Gaza
Tanks and troops enter Gaza Strip as Netanyahu vows to 'destroy Hamas' in expanded operations
#Gaza
#ground invasion
#IDF
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November 2023
15
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Israeli Forces Storm Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital
Raid on largest medical facility claims to target Hamas command center as patients die
#Shifa Hospital
#Gaza
#raid
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24
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First Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
13 Israeli hostages freed as 4-day humanitarian pause begins with prisoner exchange
#hostages
#ceasefire
#prisoner exchange
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December 2023
15
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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 20,000 as War Enters Third Month
UN warns of complete societal collapse as casualties mount and humanitarian crisis deepens
#Gaza
#casualties
#humanitarian crisis
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analysis
South Africa Files Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Historic legal action at International Court of Justice alleges systematic destruction of Palestinians in Gaza
#ICJ
#genocide
#South Africa
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January 2024
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Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Century of Struggle
Understanding one of the world's most enduring and complex conflicts
#history
#middle-east
#territorial-dispute
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ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
World Court issues provisional measures but stops short of ordering ceasefire
#ICJ
#genocide
#provisional measures
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March 2024
15
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UN Declares Famine 'Imminent' in Northern Gaza
Children dying of starvation as Israel blocks aid and uses hunger as weapon of war
#famine
#Gaza
#humanitarian crisis
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April 2024
1
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Israeli Strike Kills 7 World Central Kitchen Aid Workers
Targeted attack on clearly marked convoy forces major charities to suspend Gaza operations
#aid workers
#World Central Kitchen
#Gaza
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May 2024
6
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Israel Launches Rafah Offensive Despite Global Opposition
Ground invasion of Gaza's last refuge begins as 1.4 million Palestinians face nowhere to flee
#Rafah
#invasion
#refugees
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Israeli Strike on Rafah Tent Camp Kills 45 Refugees
'Safe zone' bombing burns families alive, sparking global outrage and Israeli claims of 'tragic mistake'
#Rafah
#tent camp
#massacre
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July 2024
13
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Ceasefire Talks Stall as Death Toll Passes 38,000
Nine months of war leave Gaza devastated as negotiations fail and humanitarian crisis deepens
#ceasefire
#negotiations
#death toll
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September 2024
15
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One Year of War: Gaza in Ruins, No End in Sight
As October 7 anniversary approaches, death toll nears 42,000 with Gaza uninhabitable and peace prospects dead
#anniversary
#Gaza
#death toll
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October 2024
7
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October 7 Anniversary: A Year of Unending Tragedy
Commemorations and protests mark one year since Hamas attack as Gaza death toll passes 42,000
#October 7
#anniversary
#Gaza war
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November 2024
15
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Gaza Faces Catastrophic Winter as Death Toll Passes 44,000
UN warns of mass deaths from cold and disease as displaced families lack shelter and basic necessities
#Gaza
#winter
#humanitarian crisis
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December 2024
15
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Ceasefire Hopes Fade as Gaza Death Toll Nears 45,000
14 months of war leave Gaza destroyed and Israel isolated as diplomatic efforts fail again
#ceasefire
#negotiations
#Gaza
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31
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2024 Ends with Gaza in Ruins and 45,000+ Dead
Year-end assessment shows unprecedented destruction as war continues with no resolution in sight
#Gaza
#year-end
#humanitarian crisis
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January 2025
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Gaza Enters 2025 in Total Despair as War Continues
New Year brings no hope as humanitarian catastrophe deepens and peace remains impossible dream
#Gaza
#2025
#humanitarian crisis
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May 2025
24
analysis
UN Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Access Remains Limited
International organizations struggle to deliver essential supplies amid ongoing restrictions and security concerns
#humanitarian
#UN
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Renewed Ceasefire Negotiations Show Promise Amid Regional Pressure
International mediators report progress in ceasefire talks as regional powers increase diplomatic efforts
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August 2025
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Gaza Remains in Ruins Two Years After October 7 War
Gaza Strip remains devastated two years after October 7 war with limited reconstruction progress
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#Reconstruction
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