Constitution of Israel
Elected Prime Minister, Israels 1st national election
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1949 in Israel
Explore 17 historical events and records for Israel in 1949.
Historical records for Israel in 1949
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January
Election
Elected Prime Minister, Israels 1st national election
Mapai Wins First Knesset Election
Ben Gurion's Mapai party won the largest number of seats in Israel's first national parliamentary election.
Prime Minister of Israel
the War of Independence
February
Peace
Israel signs an armistice with Egypt
March
First Elected Cabinet Takes Office
Ben Gurion formed the first elected Israeli government after the inaugural Knesset election.
April
Peace
Israel signs an armistice with Syria. Israel signs an armistice with Jordan
May
United Nations
Israel becomes a member of the United Nations
Reform of Immigration Law
Israel abolishes restrictions on immigration
June
Operation Magic Carpet Begins
Government supports the large-scale airlift of Jews from Yemen.
Yemeni Jewish Airlift
Flights bring Yemeni Jewish communities to the new Israeli state.
Other events (month unknown)
Absorption of Magic Carpet Arrivals
Government agencies expand housing and employment programmes for newcomers.
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel, 2nd term
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister
Promotes Compulsory Primary Education
Ben Gurion's government secured legislation establishing free compulsory schooling as a foundation of the new education system.
Yemeni Immigrant Reception
Supports reception and settlement of immigrants arriving from Yemen.
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