Prime Minister of Israel
Levi Eshkol forms an Israeli Government. Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Role range: 1963-1969
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Levi Eshkol Biography and Timeline
Follow Levi Eshkol through 44 dated historical records for Israel.
Levi Eshkol, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1963
Government Report
South Africa conducts a joint nuclear test with Israel, but the Israelis do not confirm the report
Role range: 1963-1969
South Africa conducts a joint nuclear test with Israel
South Africa conducts a joint nuclear test with Israel, but the Israelis do not confirm the report
Role range: 1963-1969
1964
Coup
The PLO is founded by the Arab League with the aim of overthrowing the state of Israel
Role range: 1963-1969
PLO Charter is put together with articles that proclaim Israel an
The PLO Charter is put together with articles that proclaim Israel an illegal state and pledges "the elimination of Zionism in Palestine", the PLO is founded in Egypt
Role range: 1963-1969
PLO
The PLO is founded by the Arab League with the aim of overthrowing the state of Israel. The PLO Charter is put together with articles that proclaim Israel an illegal state and pledges "the elimination of Zionism in Palestine", the PLO is founded in Egypt
Role range: 1963-1969
Fatah
Fatah, a Palestinian movement for independence, makes the first terror attack on Israel and initiates the armed struggle for a state
Role range: 1963-1969
PLO
Syrian-based al-Fatah guerrillas of Yasser Arafat launch their 1st raid on Israel with the aim of provoking a retaliation and sparking an Arab war against Israel. Fatah, a Palestinian movement for independence, makes the first terror attack on Israel and initiates the armed struggle for a state
Role range: 1963-1969
1965
Land Day
Fatah attack of the Israeli Water System
Role range: 1963-1969
Meeting with With Jewish representatives to discuss legitimizing Jewish
Generalissimo Francisco Franco meets with Jewish representatives to discuss legitimizing Jewish communities in Spain
Role range: 1963-1969
Israels cabinet formally approves establishing diplomatic relations with West Germany
Israels cabinet formally approves establishing diplomatic relations with West Germany
Role range: 1963-1969
Diplomatic Correspondence
West Germany and Israel exchange letters establishing diplomatic relations
Role range: 1963-1969
Several Arab nations break ties with West Germany
Several Arab nations break ties with West Germany after it established diplomatic relations with Israel
Role range: 1963-1969
Holocaust
Auschwitz trials end with only 6 life sentences
Role range: 1963-1969
Pope Paul VI issues a decree absolving Jews of collective guilt for
Pope Paul VI issues a decree absolving Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Role range: 1963-1969
Bombing of Hebron
A land mine near Hebron kills 3 Israeli policemen, Israel retaliates with a strike against West Bank villagers and runs into Jordanian troops in Samu
Role range: 1963-1969
Siege of West Bank
A land mine near Hebron kills 3 Israeli policemen, Israel retaliates with a strike against West Bank villagers and runs into Jordanian troops in Samu
Role range: 1963-1969
1966
Constitution of Israel
The new Israeli Parliament Building for the Knesset is inaugurated
Role range: 1963-1969
Knesset
The new Israeli Parliament Building for the Knesset is inaugurated
Role range: 1963-1969
Rule of Jerusalem
The new Israeli Parliament Building for the Knesset is inaugurated
Role range: 1963-1969
1967
Mobilization
Closure of the Tiran Straits
Role range: 1963-1969
Prewar Border Crisis
Tensions intensified along the Syrian-Israeli frontier before the June war, with artillery exchanges and disputes over demilitarized areas contributing to the wider regional crisis.
Role range: 1963-1969
Assault on Tel Faher
Israeli infantry and armored troops attacked the heavily defended Syrian position at Tel Faher, suffering significant casualties before capturing the strongpoint.
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Breakthrough at Qala
Israeli units fought through fortified approaches near Qala during the advance onto the plateau, helping open the route into Syrian defensive territory.
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Northern Front Opens
Israeli forces opened a major offensive against Syrian positions on the Golan Heights after several days of fighting on other fronts in the Six Day War.
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Advance Toward Quneitra
Israeli troops advanced toward Quneitra as Syrian forces withdrew from positions on the Golan Heights during the closing phase of the Six Day War.
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
June Ceasefire on Syrian Front
A ceasefire brought the June fighting between Israel and Syria to a close after Israel had occupied much of the Golan Heights.
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Displacement from the Plateau
The June fighting and its aftermath caused large numbers of Syrian residents to leave the Golan Heights, profoundly changing the population of the occupied territory.
Role range: 1963-1969
Mount Hermon Positions
Control of high ground around Mount Hermon acquired strategic importance after the June war because observation positions overlooked routes through the Golan and surrounding territory.
Role range: 1963-1969
New Military Control
Following its victory in the June war, Israel established military administration over territory captured from Syria, while the international community continued to regard the area as occupied.
Role range: 1963-1969
Postwar Defensive Lines
Israeli forces consolidated new positions across the captured plateau and adapted their deployment to the frontier created by the June 1967 ceasefire.
Role range: 1963-1969
Capture of Gaza
Israel captures Gaza during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Capture of Golan Heights
Israel captures the Golan Heights during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Capture of Jerusalem
Israel captures East Jerusalem during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Capture of Sinai
Israel captures Sinai during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Capture of West Bank
Israel captures the West Bank during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Rule of Gaza
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Rule of Golan Heights
Israel captures the Golan Heights during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Rule of Jerusalem
Israel captures East Jerusalem during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Rule of West Bank
Israel captures the West Bank during the Six Day War
Role range: 1967-1967 – 1963-1969
Records, sources and methodology
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