1952
Blockade of Israeli Ports
Nasser steps up the blockade of Israeli ports & suppoorts Arab rebels at Gaza
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Gaza in Israel. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Nasser steps up the blockade of Israeli ports & suppoorts Arab rebels at Gaza
Israel invades Gaza
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Israel captures Gaza and the Gaza Strip during the Sinai Campaign.
Israeli forces move into Gaza as part of the Sinai Campaign during the Suez crisis.
Dayan coordinates operations aimed at defeating Egyptian forces in the Gaza Strip.
Under United Nations pressure Israel withdraws from Gaza
Israel captures Gaza during the Six Day War
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
The Israeli Government passes its initial decision to establish settlements in Gaza
Israel establishes two army posts in Gaza, which later become the communities of Netzarim and Kfar Darom
A PLO outbreak or intafada takes place in the West Bank & Gaza
Israeli and PLO negotiators wrapped up an agreement transferring civilian Government powers to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israel and the PLO sign an agreement in Paris granting Palestinians broad authority to set taxes, control trade and regulate banks under self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat sign a historic accord on Palestinian autonomy that grants self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho
Israel begins its final withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, shutting down the prison and military headquarters where Israeli soldiers had been in charge since the 1967 Middle East War
Israels three decades of occupation in the Gaza Strip end as Israeli troops completed their withdrawal and Palestinian authorities take over
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
Two Palestinians blow themselves up outside two Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and kill seven Israeli soldiers and an American, Alisa Flatow, the Islamic Jihad and Hamas take responsibility
In response to continued Qassam rocket attacks launched by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, Israel has bombards launch sites in Gaza and nearby cities in the Gaza Strip
Israel launches an air-and-ground assault on Gaza code-named "Operation Summer Rains". In response to continued Qassam rocket attacks launched by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, Israel has bombards launch sites in Gaza and nearby cities in the Gaza Strip
Israel launches an air-and-ground assault on Gaza code-named "Operation Summer Rains"
Hamas ousts Fatah from Gaza in bloody coup
Hamas ousts Fatah from Gaza in bloody coup
Hamas ousts Fatah from Gaza in bloody coup
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israel accuses Hamas of continuing the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza strip via tunnels to Egypt, pointing out that the rocket attacks had not ceased, and complained that Hamas would not negotiate the release of Israeli hostage Gilad Shalit
Israeli tanks and infantry are invading Gaza with air and naval support
Israeli tanks and infantry are invading Gaza with air and naval support
The Israeli operation is in retaliation to the firing of Qassasm rockets and mortar bombs into Israeli towns by Palestinian militants. Israel closes all border crossings into the Gaza Strip in response to the Palestinian attacks, aid and fuel shipments are affected by the border closing. An Israeli strike kills Several Palestinians in Gaza, as many as 20 Palestinians, many member of Hamas, die in the attack
An Israeli strike kills Several Palestinians in Gaza, as many as 20 Palestinians, many member of Hamas, die in the attack
Israel closes all border crossings into the Gaza Strip in response to the Palestinian attacks, aid and fuel shipments are affected by the border closing
After members of Hamas destroy parts of a wall that separates the Gaza Strip from Egypt, tens of thousands of Palestinians pass into Egypt to buy food and supplies that are either unavailable in Gaza or are exorbitantly priced
After members of Hamas destroy parts of a wall that separates the Gaza Strip from Egypt, tens of thousands of Palestinians pass into Egypt to buy food and supplies that are either unavailable in Gaza or are exorbitantly priced
An Egyptian-brokered pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas, consisting of a six-month lull, translating the Arabic term Tahdia, goes into effect for the Gaza area, neither side respect it. An agreement requires Hamas to end rocket attacks upon Israel in exchange for an end of the blockade and for commerce in Gaza to be restored to the level preceding Israels withdrawal in 2005 and Hamass electoral victory
An Egyptian-brokered pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas, consisting of a six-month lull, translating the Arabic term Tahdia, goes into effect for the Gaza area, neither side respect it. An agreement requires Hamas to end rocket attacks upon Israel in exchange for an end of the blockade and for commerce in Gaza to be restored to the level preceding Israels withdrawal in 2005 and Hamass electoral victory
Contending that Israel had not lifted the Gaza Strip blockade and following an Israeli raid into the Gaza Strip on November 4, Hamas resumes its rocket and mortar attacks on Israel.
Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels.
The Israeli military raids a Hamas-dug tunnel between Gaza and Israel on the Gazan side of the border.
The Israeli military raids a Hamas-dug tunnel between Gaza and Israel on the Gazan side of the border. Six members of Hamas are killed, it considers this attack a "massive breach of the truce," and rocket attacks towards Israeli cities around Gaza increase sharply in November 2008, approaching the pre-truce levels
Contending that Israel had not lifted the Gaza Strip blockade and following an Israeli raid into the Gaza Strip on November 4, Hamas resumes its rocket and mortar attacks on Israel
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Hamas, reported 185 Israeli violations in the lull period
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Hamas, reported 185 Israeli violations in the lull period
At an Israeli Cabinet meeting, Yuval Diskin, Head of Israels internal security agency, confirms the seriousness of Hamass interest in maintaining the truce
At an Israeli Cabinet meeting, Yuval Diskin, Head of Israels internal security agency, confirms the seriousness of Hamass interest in maintaining the truce
Delivers a Last Minute Warning in an interview with the Arabic language satellite channel al-Arabiya. "I am telling them now, it may be the last minute, Im telling them stop it. We are stronger"
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead.
Israel launches its military operation with the stated objective of defending itself from Hamas rocket fire, Hamas demands the cessation of Israeli attacks and an end to the Israeli blockade.
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gaza's main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah.
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah. Israel launches its military operation with the stated objective of defending itself from Hamas rocket fire, Hamas demands the cessation of Israeli attacks and an end to the Israeli blockade
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak states that this will be a "war to the bitter end," while Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwant declares Hamas would "fight until the last breath."
After over a week of intense air strikes, Israeli troops crossed the border into Gaza, launching a ground war against the militant Palestinian group, Hamas.
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak states that this will be a "war to the bitter end," while Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwant declares Hamas would "fight until the last breath.".
More than 430 Palestinians and 4 Israelis have been killed since the fighting began Dec. 27, 2008.
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak states that this will be a "war to the bitter end," while Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwant declares Hamas would "fight until the last breath."
27, 2008
After over a week of intense air strikes, Israeli troops crossed the border into Gaza, launching a ground war against the militant Palestinian group, Hamas. More than 430 Palestinians and 4 Israelis have been killed since the fighting began Dec.
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak states that this will be a "war to the bitter end," while Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwant declares Hamas would "fight until the last breath.".
The Israeli Defence Forces ground invasion began, with mechanised infantry, armor, and artillery units, supported by helicopter gunships, entering Gaza.
The Israeli Defence Forces ground invasion began, with mechanised infantry, armor, and artillery units, supported by helicopter gunships, entering Gaza
The United Nations declares a suspension of aid in Gaza after one driver was killed and two others wounded in stray gunfire
Despite a call from the United Nations for cease-fire, fighting continues in Gaza. An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
Israel announces unilateral cease-fire in Gaza, Hamas will continue to fight as long as Israeli troops remain in the area
At least 1,200 Palestinians and 13 Israelis have been killed during the conflict
Israel announces unilateral cease-fire in Gaza, Hamas will continue to fight as long as Israeli troops remain in the area
Hamas announces cease-fire in response to Israels promise of peace. They will allow Israeli troops a week to pull out of the country. Hamas announces cease-fire in response to Israels promise of peace, they will allow Israeli troops a week to pull out of the country
Hamas announces cease-fire in response to Israels promise of peace, they will allow Israeli troops a week to pull out of the country
Provenance
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